Description: This $20 pure silver coin marks the 40th anniversary of the loss of the ship the Edmund Fitzgerald. The loss of the Edmund Fitzgerald in 1975 quickly grew to represent the great risks still taken by the crews of modern ships, and inspired Gordon Lightfoot to write his legendary folk song “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald”. The coin combines selective colour, an artistic design, edge lettering, and an extremely low mintage of just 7,000 coins. The reverse design by Canadian artist John Horton uses color over detailed engraving to recreate the marine conditions of that fateful evening in 1975 as the S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald struggles in its quest to beat the fearsome winter storm on Lake Superior. Waves can be seen crashing against the Fitzgerald’s red and white bow and sweeping across the deck of the cargo-laden freighter. Framing this dramatic scene is the engraved outline of the Canadian shoreline of southeastern Lake Superior. The edge lettering on this commemorative coin displays the words “S.S. EDMUND FITZGERALD” and an outline of the ship’s anchor. The coin is engraved with the word “Canada”, and the date “2015”. The coin weighs just over one ounce of pure silver. HST/GST exempt. NumisCan Coins and Jewelry is committed to providing an exceptional experience every time you shop with us. We offer highly competitive pricing and shipping, plus a 30 day return policy on every item. All items are carefully described indicating their condition and stating whether the image is the actual item or a stock image. Unless otherwise noted, Royal Canadian Mint coins are “mint direct” original new condition with case, box and COA. If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase, please send us a note before leaving feedback. Sometimes errors can happen, and we want to do everything possible to make it right! We are working on listing over 5,000 different coin items. If you are looking for something you don’t see, please send us a message. US / International Buyers: Any applicable import duties, taxes and charges are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check your country’s customs and import regulations in advance for ordering an item.
Price: 119.95 CAD
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario
End Time: 2024-10-03T03:44:13.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.01 CAD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Composition: Silver
RCM Number: 147668
Fineness: 0.9999
Gram Weight: 31.39
Mintage: 7,000
Certification: Uncertified
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Denomination: $20
Weight in Troy Ounces: 1
Issued by:: Royal Canadian Mint
Year: 2015
Canadian HST/GST:: Exempt
Features: Commemorative
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Diameter: 38 mm
