This 2012 coloured large format 25 cent collector coin celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard.
The Design:
Your coin features Canadian artists Chris Reid’s and Rosina Li's striking stylized image of vessels from the Canadian Coast Guard’s fleet hard at work in and above Canadian waters. Your coin also includes the engraved text “CCG-GCC” and “1962-2012” commemorating the 50TH anniversary of the Canadian Coast Guard.
The Canadian Coast Guard:
The Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) was created in 1962 to support mariners in Canadian waters, conduct search and rescue services, maintain Canada’s sovereignty in the Arctic and in coastal waters, respond to technical advances in its domain, and address issues associated with growing vessel traffic. It is responsible for 244,000 km of coastline. Upholding the pledge that is their motto: Safety First, Service Always
