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The Royal Canadian Mint silver dollar and gold collector coins celebrating the 100th anniversary of Bluenose (CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint)

The Royal Canadian Mint is celebrating the centenary of Bluenose with the launch of two commemorative coins dedicated to the legendary Canadian schooner.

The annual $100 Pure Gold Coin and Proof Silver Dollar commemorate the legacy of the original Bluenose, which was launched as a Grand Banks fishing and racing schooner on March 26, 1921 in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia.

Designed by William Roué and built by the Smith and Rhuland Shipyard she took home her first Fishermen’s Trophy in October of 1921 and held on to the prize for the next 17 years, earning the title “Queen of the North Atlantic” and as well as becoming a Canadian icon.

The depiction of Bluenose has adorned the Canadian 10 cents coin since 1937.

But Joan Roué, great-granddaughter of Bluenose architect William James Roué, said seeing her ancestor’s work and signature depicted on the new commemorative coin is “incredibly moving.”

The Royal Canadian Mint silver dollar celebrating the 100th anniversary of Bluenose (CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint)

“Bluenose is near and dear to my heart. I am a proud Nova Scotian, but the familial connection to the story makes it that much more special,” Roué said. “The 2021 Proof Dollar helps keep my great-grandfather’s legacy alive and represents an opportunity to re-educate Canadians on the significance of the vessel on our dime.”

Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint, said the ingenuity behind Bluenose is synonymous with Canadian innovation and know-how, and a matter of national pride that spans generations.

The reverse of the 2021 Proof Silver Dollar features the work of Canadian marine artist Yves Bérubé.

Bérubé’s design illustrates part of the original plans of Roué’s Design No. 17, which would become Bluenose, the legendary schooner under full sail. The architect’s hand can be seen finishing the drawing, as is an engraving of his signature, as it appeared on the original Bluenose sail plan.

The obverse features the effigy of King George V, who was Canada’s monarch in 1921.

“It doesn’t matter which part of Canada you were from, she represented us all—and still does. I can’t imagine a Canada without Bluenose,” Bérubé said in a statement. “For me, Bluenose is more than just a ship. She is a proud, beautiful symbol of history and tradition on the East Coast, where she represents every sailor, fisherman and shipbuilder.”

The Royal Canadian Mint gold collector coin celebrating the 100th anniversary of Bluenose (CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint)

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The reverse of the $100 Pure Gold coin is inspired by a historical photograph and Roué’s hull design to show two perspectives of Bluenose.

The newly finished hull, adorned with signal flags on its March 26, 1921 launch, appears to float over a cross-sectional diagram showing both the bow and stern of Bluenose. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

The Canadian Mint in Ottawa struck gold sovereigns between 1908 and 1919. All of these coins are scarce, some rare, and two of the dates are extremely rare. Edward VII was on the reverse until 1910 and after which George V held the crown.

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Gold Sovereign coins were first minted in 1489 for Henry VII of England. These coins were minted of pure gold and had a face value of £1 or 20 shillings. However, since such coins were considered official bullion, there was no inscription stating their face value. Although, the production of such Gold Sovereigns was discontinued in 1604 and was replaced by Laurels, the minting of these coins was restarted again in 1817.

For ten years between 1908 and 1919, The Canadian Mint at Ottawa minted such Gold Sovereign coins. This Ottawa Mint was specially constructed to manufacture such gold coins and on January 2nd 1908, Canada became the first country outside England to mint British sovereigns. All the coins produced during these ten years are extremely rare even today. Other than gold, there were also other coins minted in silver and ordinary base metal. Today, the Ottawa mint is still in operation but is now called The Royal Canadian Mint.

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Between 1908 and 1919, a total of 628,152 Gold Sovereign coins were minted with its highest productions coming in the years 1918 where 106,570 coins were minted and in 1919 when 135,957 coins were produced.

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The main reasons why such coins are considered to be quite rare today are that many of them melted down soon after minting, resulting in their destruction. As a result, only a few coins were left leading to their becoming scarce. In 1817, when the minting of such Gold Sovereign coins had restarted, the front portrait was that of King Edward VII and was done by G. W. de Saulles whereas the reverse portrait was prepared by Benedetto Pistrucci and depicted Saint George astride a horse slaying a dragon. As a referral, every Canadian Sovereign gold coin minted in future included the letter ‘C’ under this image to denote that they were minted in Ottawa.