2004 $1 Silver Proof - 400th Anniversary First French Settlement

IN PURSUIT OF THE NEW WORLD

400^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST FRENCH SETTLEMENT IN NORTH AMERICA (1604 - 2004)

In a river that serves as a natural border between New Brunswick and Maine lies an unassuming island that yielded significant influence on North American history. Named Île Sainte-Croix, it was home to the first settlement that France established in order to claim its rights to this region of the New World.

Designed by Canadian artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael, the coin depicts a 17^th century ship and Champlain’s drawing of the island settlement.

The coin comes encapsulated and presented in a green case. It is protected by a Royal Canadian Mint branded beauty box and it is accompanied by a booklet of authenticity.

Denomination - Canadian One Dollar

Composition - Silver Proof (99.99%)

Weight - 25.175g

Diameter - 36.07mm

Mint - Royal Canadian Mint