This 14 karat gold collectable coin celebrates the 200th anniversary of the exploration of the Fraser river by its namesake, Simon Fraser. Charged with the task of opening up trade routes to the Pacific Ocean, Fraser set out from Fort George with 23 other men on May 28, 1808 an expedition his native guides said was madness. Fraser and his team risked their lives navigating treacherous rapids in birch bark canoes. 

All collectable coins have been previously owned. Conditions will vary.

Metal Type: Gold

Purity: 58.5

Mint: RCM

Year: 2008

Mintage: 5,000

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 12g

Packaging: RCM branded maroon clamshell with black sleeve and certificate

Artists: John Mantha (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)