Commems Collection Canadian: 2013 Seven Years' War

In 2013, the Royal Canadian Mint presented multiple commemorative Silver Dollar ("SD") issues, including one for the 250th Anniversary of the End of the Seven Years' War.

The Seven Years' War (generally referred to as the French and Indian War in the United States) was a global conflict that pitted Great Britain, the British colonies in America and elsewhere, international allies in Asia and Latin America along with their Native American allies against the French, French colonies and their international allies in Asia and Latin America along with their First Nations/Native American allies. The war began in 1756 and extended into 1763.

2013 250th Anniversary of the End of the Seven Years' War Silver Dollar


The SD features the Susanna Blunt portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on its obverse (engraved by Susan Taylor), and a representative group depiction of those who fought in the War: seen are British, French and Colonist soldiers who flank a First Nations male wearing a headband with feathers. A young girl, representing 'hope for the future' is also seen. The group looks to the east and to the Old World. The design is the work of Tony Bianco; his initials "TB" are seen on the reverse.

Mr. Bianco has produced designs for dozens of Canadian non-circulating legal tender ("NCLT") coins over the past two+ decades. You can learn more about him at https://www.tonybiancoart.com.

The coin was struck as a proof on a 0.9999 fine silver planchet. It has a diameter of 36.07 millimeters and a weight of 23.17 grams. The SD features five different coin finishes/luster levels that add visual depth without colour or selective gold-plating enhancements.

At the time of its issue, the SD had a stated maximum mintage of 10,000, and reached sell-out status. Its final reported sales figure (per the Mint's Annual Report was 9,994 units.

The SD is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy clam-shell case, which is protected by an outer cardboard beauty box.

The issue price of the coin was $69.95 (CAD).


For other of my posts about commemorative coins and medals, including more Canadian numismatic stories, see: Commems Collection