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Well...erm...I could use some info, actually. First of all, I'm from the United States. Just wanted to get that outta the way. I found this Canadian quarter while searching rolls of American quarters.   My questions: Is this a proof quarter? Is it silver? Who is Brock? I know...lots of questions, right? Thank you for looking and thanks for any and all info!  |
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Those are regular circulation quarters that commemorate the war of 1812. That's General Brock. Others in the series are Laura Secord, Tecumseh, and de Salaberry. The finish is a sort of frost and that's normal for circulation quarters. There's another type which is just as common, which has a regular finish but the maple leaf is colorized red like many other Canadian quarters. Composition is "steel-ply" with nickel plating, just as Canadian coins from 2001 and up. Apparently that's a unique comp to Canada ( RCM patent?). Edited by Libertad
10/10/2013 7:26 pm
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Sir Isaac Brock KB (6 October 1769 - " 13 October 1812) was a British Army officer and administrator. Brock was assigned to Canada in 1802. Despite facing desertions and near-mutinies, he commanded his regiment in Upper Canada (present-day Ontario) successfully for many years. He was promoted to major general, and became responsible for defending Upper Canada against the United States. While many in Canada and Britain believed war could be averted, Brock began to ready the army and militia for what was to come. When the War of 1812 broke out, the populace was prepared, and quick victories at Fort Mackinac and Detroit defeated American invasion efforts. Brock's actions, particularly his success at Detroit, earned him a knighthood, membership in the Order of the Bath, accolades and the sobriquet "The Hero of Upper Canada". His name is often linked with that of the Native American leader Tecumseh, although the two men collaborated in person only for a few days.[2] Brock died at the Battle of Queenston Heights, which was nevertheless a British victory. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Brock |
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Thank you for the information! Much appreciated!
Man, ya'll make some fancy cameo coins for regular circulation. Very nice!
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Canada
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Yes. Canada makes quite a bit of nice circulation. With everything from colorized poppy's to frosted figured. Infact, when the colorized poppy quarter came out the american government thought that they were surveillance devices designed to spy on the government.
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Wow now that's something I never knew, the color poppy as an espionage device. Boy us Canucks sure are clever lol. Thanks for the very interesting history lesson!
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Canada
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This coin was issued both as frosted and as coloured as were the other 3 in the series. There is a circulation toonie showing the HMS Shannon that goes with them (defeated the USS Chesapeake). Then a bunch of NCLT coins with the same themes. Sorry, I don't think we issued any commemorating any US victories in the war....   |
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Canada
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It is sort of ironic that a coin honoring Issac Brock has been found in circulation in the USA. Brock was one of the heroes of the last (and only) battle between the US and Canada.
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Infact, when the colorized poppy quarter came out the american government thought that they were surveillance devices designed to spy on the government. Not sure if serious, but it wouldn't surprise me considering the amount of stupidity I see in Washington D.C. on a daily basis. Then again, the people elected them...so what does that tell ya? Quote:
Sorry, I don't think we issued any commemorating any US victories in the war.... No worries, and how Canadian of you to start your sentence with the word "sorry".   Quote:
It is sort of ironic that a coin honoring Issac Brock has been found in circulation in the USA. Brock was one of the heroes of the last (and only) battle between the US and Canada. It is isn't it? I've found a lot of odd currency going through American quarters. Hey, thanks again for all of your replies. Very informative and I learned something new! |
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One should always strive to learn something new every day.
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Posted 10/10/2013 7:26 pm
