2012 Canada 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 Regular Proof Set

2012 Canada 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 Silver Dollar Proof Set

Building unity - The seeds of a nation

For Canadians, the War of 1812 conjures a rich historical moment steeped in both fact and myth, full of heroes, villains, disastrous defeats, and glorious victories. While the conflict did not predestine the emergence of Canada as a nation, outcomes like the sustained sovereignty of British North America and the collaborative experience of resisting American forces would eventually help to feed Canada's transition from British colony to dominion to independent nation.

English and French Canadian colonists and First Nations alike recognized that American invasion threatened their own independence and way of life. They had good reason to fret: the United States continued to expand relentlessly south and westward throughout the nineteenth century.
The war was hard fought on both sides for two more years, over which time some of Canada's proudest moments arose. The hard lessons learned in the War of 1812 further strengthened the physical and economic ties between Upper and Lower Canada, driving greater colonial unity. More viscerally, the conflict spawned shared stories and heroes that represent a common thread in the histories of all of Canada's founding peoples.

Specifications:
No. 117680

2012 Proof Dollar
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: reeded
Artist: Ardell Bourgeois (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 2 Dollars
Composition: nickel with brass inner core
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 9
Diameter (mm): 28
Edge: interrupted serrations
Artist: Brent Townsend (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 1 Dollar
Composition: brass
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 7.9
Diameter (mm): 26.5
Edge: plain
Artist: Arnold Nogy (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 50 cents
Composition: Nickel
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 9.23
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Edge: reeded
Artist: Canada's Coat of Arms (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 25 cents
Composition: Nickel
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 6
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: reeded
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 10 cents
Composition: Nickel
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 2.45
Diameter (mm): 18.05
Edge: reeded
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 5 cents
Composition: Nickel
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 5.4
Diameter (mm): 21.2
Edge: reeded
Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2012 Proof 1 cent
Composition: Copper
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 2.94
Diameter (mm): 19.1
Edge: plain
Artist: G.E. Kruger-Gray (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
- New for 2012! The entire Proof Set is struck in solid alloys, including 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c coins in nickel, the penny in copper, the 1$ coin in brass, and the $2 coin comprised of both nickel and brass.
- Includes a 99.99% pure silver Proof Dollar commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
- Intricate detailing on the proof dollar depicting a British sergeant, a Voltigeur Canadien, and an Iroquois warrior in historically accurate uniform approaching the invader with unity of purpose to defend the border and colonies they represent.
- Encircling the design of the Proof Dollar are 200 finely struck beads symbolizing the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812.
- A highly collectible set that commemorates the bicentennial of a pivotal moment in Canadian colonial history.
- A beautiful way to preserve, celebrate, and learn about Canadians' rich shared history and the seeds of Canadian unity and identity.
- An iconic depiction of Canadian history and culture that fits beautifully into any historical or international collection.

Packaging:
CD lens concept with Royal Canadian Mint branded maroon outer cover and black set-up box.