2013 - 50 cents - 1/25 oz Pure Gold Coin - 300th Anniversary of Louisbourg

Initially founded by a small group of French colonists in 1713, Louisbourg quickly became a thriving community around its large natural port. It was the centre of French power in the Atlantic region, home to one of the largest military garrisons in New France, an important economic and cultural crossroads, and a major hub for fishing and trading ships from around the world. Captured by the British in 1758, Louisbourg was eventually abandoned in 1768. Today, it is considered a National Historical Site, known for laying the foundation for the country that would one day be called Canada.

The year 2013 marks the 300th anniversary of the founding of this historic settlement.

Specifications

• Mintage 10000
• Composition fine gold (99.99% pure)
• Finish proof
• Weight (g) 1.27
• Diameter (mm) 13.92
• Edge serrated
• Certificate serialized
• Face value 50 cents
• Artist Peter Gough (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)