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Background & History The coin was issued by The Royal Canadian Mint to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the maiden voyage of Le Griffon, a 17th-century ship built by the French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle. It is historic for being the first commercial sailing vessel to navigate the upper Great Lakes.The reverse features a beautifully detailed depiction of the ship under full sail, flanked by the milestone dates 1679–1979. The obverse side (not visible) features the young portrait bust of Queen Elizabeth II. Technical Specifications Composition: 50% Silver, 50% Copper (Actual Silver Weight is 0.375 troy ounces).Weight: 23.33 grams Diameter: 36.07 mm Edge: Reeded Finish Type: Proof