This Canadian silver brilliant uncirculated $1 coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of the first French settlement in ÎIe Sainte-Croix.

This coin is struck in .9999 fine silver and contains 0.8093 troy ounces of the precious metal.

The dollar is struck in fine silver to a brilliant uncirculated finish and is supplied in a capsule, housed in its original card box, and accompanied by an informative combined leaflet and certificate.

French Explorers

In June 1604, Samuel de Champlain and Pierre du Gua (Dugua), Sieur de Monts were exploring the Atlantic coast in order to establish the first settlement that would solidify France's rights to this region of the New World. Sailing into a bay in New Brunswick, they discovered an island at the cross-shaped confluence of three rivers- a perfectly strategic site which Sieur de Monts promptly named ÎIe Sainte-Croix.

ÎIe Sainte-Croix

By late September, the settlement was built - just in time for the snow that began to fall a few days later. The river quickly filled with ice floes, cutting the colony off from the mainland. Surrounded by salt water, the men were forced to spend the winter with very little food or firewood for heat. When spring warmed, only 44 of the original 79 men were alive. The settlement was relocated, but the historic impact of this small island would endure for centuries to come.

Obverse

The obverse is the now familiar portrait of the Queen by Susanna Blunt, whose SB initials appear at the left just above the truncation. The coin bears the legend:

ELIZABETH II D · G · REGINA

Reverse

The reverse design shows a seventeenth century sailing ship, a galleon with sails billowing, and Champlain's original drawing of the island settlement. It was designed by Canadian artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael, who initials RRC appear to the left of the ship.

Key Information

Intrinsic Value	£44.49
Product ID	6632
Stock Status	In Stock

Product Spec

Metal	Silver
Silver Weight Troy Ounces	0.8093
Fineness/Carat	0.9999 Fine
Date	2004
Obverse Designer	Susanna Blunt
Reverse Designer	Robert-Ralph Carmichael
Issuing Monarch	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Mint/Brand	Royal Canadian Mint
Country	Canada

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2004 Canadian First French Settlement $1 Silver BU Coin