2021 Canada $100 100th Anniversary of the Bluenose: The Launch Pure Gold (No Tax)

2021 Canada $100 100th Anniversary of the Bluenose: The Launch Pure Gold (No Tax)

The design that gave Bluenose the gift of speed also gave the schooner its grace and majesty. The Royal Canadian Mint's 2021 Bluenose centennial celebration continues on this limited edition collectible, which highlights the ingenuity and elegance of the ship's design. This is the first time our annual 14-karat gold coin is struck in 99.99% pure gold. On the 20 mm coin's reverse, the image of a newly launched Bluenose without sails presents a different view of the fishing vessel, while the hull drawing is a nod to the design that made it a racing champion.

This is the only gold coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's 2021 celebration of the 100th anniversary of Bluenose. Mintage is limited to 1,200 coins worldwide!

Specifications:
Item Number: 200160
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Mintage: 2,000
Weight: 7.8 g
Diameter: 20 mm
Face Value: $100
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: RCM Engravers

SPECIAL FEATURES:

• Part of the Bluenose Anniversary Collection: The Bluenose story continues! The 2021 Proof Dollar was the first chapter of a story that continues on multiple coins this year; the next chapter is Bluenose's launch, which is the theme behind this magnificent coin.
• A Gold Upgrade! For the first time, the Royal Canadian Mint's annual 14-karat gold coin is offered as a 99.99% pure gold coin, and the smaller diameter (20 mm) means you get a higher gold purity without paying significantly more.
• Thanks to a mix of different finishes and techniques, this coin's engraved design is just as detailed and complex as previous $100 pure gold coins.
• A Different View! You're used to seeing the image of Bluenose under full sail — that's how the ship has appeared on our 10-cent circulation coin since 1937. For this design, RCM engravers opted for a new perspective that emphasizes the bow and shows Bluenose without its sails and rigging.

The reverse celebrates Bluenose through two images that are precisely aligned to create a contrasting effect. In the background, the hull drawing focuses on W.J. Roue's streamlined design and the clean lines that contributed to the ship's successful racing career. In the foreground, the image of Bluenose without sails and dressed in an array of signal flags is based on a launch day (March 26, 1921) photograph, but the use of a forced perspective emphasizes the bow and creates a sense of movement. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

PACKAGING
Individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.


‘Bluenose’ is an official mark adopted and used by the Nova Scotia Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage pursuant to the Trademarks Act (Canada). It is used by the Royal Canadian Mint with the Department’s permission.