This pure gold collectable coin highlights Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635), renowned French explorer, navigator, cartographer, and administrator. Champlain's work included mapping the "New World" and finding a western route to the "Orient". In 1608, he built a habitation that eventually became Québec City. He continued to deepen trading relations with Indigenous peoples but his quest for new territory was slowed by demands for permanent settlement and by his growing role as Lieutenant General of New France. Champlain oversaw the growth of New France until his death in 1635.

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

Metal Type: Gold

Purity: 99.99

Mint: RCM

Year: 2014

Mintage: 2,000

Diameter: 29 mm

Weight: 15.43g

Packaging: RCM branded maroon clamshell with black box and certificate

Artists: Glen Green (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)