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clvlys Valued Member Canada 103 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 12:27 am Given the exciting find of Franklin's ship, the HMS Erebus, I wonder how long it will take to see it interpreted somehow on an RCM coin? If issued I would not be surprised to see the RCM consider innovative technologies in the coin's design. A hologram shifting from an ice packed Arctic ocean to the image of the ship at the sea bottom? Perhaps a mintage of 1845? Any thoughts? Report this Post to the Staff

CoinCanuck94 Pillar of the Community Canada 644 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 12:50 am I could definitely see that happening in the near future. The RCM would be blind to pass up an opportunity like this. Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12281 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 08:17 am Just FYI: Back in 2000, the RCM issued a gold $100 coin to commemorate Franklin's expedition. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
adambur Valued Member United States 149 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 4:13 pm well there is the lost ships in canadian waters series that recently started, could easily see this one added to that series. Report this Post to the Staff
Kefiroth Pillar of the Community United States 1431 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 6:02 pm They finally found the Erebus?! Pretty cool to hear about it as I had just finished reading a book about the Franklin Expedition (it's some pretty horrifying stuff). Report this Post to the Staff
clvlys Valued Member Canada 103 Posts	Posted 10/02/2014 8:14 pm Yes they found the Erebus in eleven meters of water, apparently fully preserved because of the cold water. Divers were expecting to find bodies but haven't as yet. If you search the CBC or Parks Canada sites you will find all sorts of details. Report this Post to the Staff
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