Platinum Half Ounce 2017 War of 1812, Coin from Canada - detailed information

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War of 1812 1/2 oz Platinum Bullion Coin | JM Bullion™

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The Royal Canadian Mint commemorated the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 beginning in 2012 with a commemorative series of bullion coins. Included in that release is a 2017-dated platinum version of the stunning design. The war between the United States and the United Kingdom marked the first time in American history that the young nation had declared war on another country, and is viewed through the lens of history as a second war of independence for the US. Right now, War of 1812 1/2 oz Platinum Bullion Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.Coin Highlights:Arrives in individual protective flips, in sheets of 10, or boxes of 400 coins!Issued in 2017!Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .9995 pure platinum.Bears a face value of $50 (CAD) backed by the federal government of Canada.Obverse includes the image of Queen Elizabeth II.Reverse depicts symbols of the three primary combatants in the war.Each of the War of 1812 1/2 oz Platinum Bullion Coins available to you in this product listing features an uncirculated condition. The coins are available to purchase in individual protective flips, with bulk options consisting of sheets of 10 coins or boxes of 400 coins that contain a total of 40 sheets.The War of 1812 stemmed from perceived violations of US national sovereignty by the United Kingdom, primarily at sea where the British Navy often commandeered US merchant vessels and pressed sailors into service in the Royal Navy. The United States of America, for the first time as an independent nation, would eventually declare war on the British.In the design of the War of 1812 1/2 oz Platinum Bullion Coin, youll find symbols on the reverse which represent the three primary combatants in the conflict. The center of the design includes the shield and maple leaf of Canada, then a colony of the United Kingdom. The shield is supported on the left by the Lion of England and on the right by the American Bald Eagle.On the reverse of the War of 1812 1/2 oz Platinum Bullion Coins, the design mentioned above takes center stage. It is accompanied by numerous engravings, including the French and English phrases War of 1812 Guerre de 1812 above the shield and heraldic beasts. The coins metal content, weight, and purity also feature on this side.The obverse of these 1/2 oz Platinum Coins includes the right-profile portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. In this fourth-generation design for Canadian coins, Susanna Blunt depicts the Queen without a crown upon her head. This is the first design of a British monarch on Canadian coins without a crown since Elizabeth IIs father George VI in a design created back in 1936.If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available to you at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.

JMB ID: 1940387
Year: 2017
Mint Mark: Not Shown
Purity: .9995
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
Diameter: 25 mm
Size: 25 mm
Denomination: $50
Condition: Uncirculated
Face Value: $50
Issuing Country: Canada
Obverse Designer: Susanna Blunt
Edge Design: Reeded
Series: War of 1812
CoA: N
Capsule Size: 25 mm
Packaging Type: Plastic Flip
Metal Weight: .5 Troy Ounce
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