2016 $200 Canadian Explorers - Gaultier De La Verendrye Gold (No Tax)

2016 $200 Great Canadian Explorers - Pierre Gaultier De La Verendrye Pure Gold Coin (TAX Exempt) 148998

From 1732 to 1743, Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Verendrye (1685-1749) brought the era of exploration beyond the Great Lakes region, allowing New France to expand its western frontier-and its fur trade-to present-day Manitoba. While the exploration of the Saskatchewan and Assiniboine Rivers went largely unheralded in his time, La Verendrye has since emerged as a figure who embodies the voyageur spirit, and is truly one of the great explorers in Canadian history.

Specifications:
Item Number: 148998
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Mintage: 1,000
Weight (g): 15.43
Diameter (mm): 29
Face Value: $200
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated

Special Features:
- Fifth coin in the continuing Great Canadian Explorers series, which commemorates the more than 400 years of exploration that have shaped the history of Canada as we know it today.
- Impeccably engraved with great attention paid to historical accuracy and details-the result is a powerful portrait of French-Canadian explorer Pierre Gaultier de Varennes et de La Verendrye on his journey into the Canadian West.
- Multiple finishes and textures enhance the details that provide a more natural look and feel to La Verendrye, the First Nations guide, and the outdoor setting as the expedition prepares to press westward on their continuing journey.
- An exquisite addition to any gold or historical-themed collection.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with black beauty box