2003 Canada HMCS Bras d'Or 20$ .9999 Silver Transportation Series#4-Coin#1

Description

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"The HMCS Bras d'Or (FHE-400)"
In 2000 Canada launched the Commemorative Transportation 20 Silver Dollar Series to Honor the Canadian Transportation History. As the second largest country in the World Canada's territory covers 10,000,000 square kilometers (3.8 Million square miles)- a rugged grandeur that represented a significant challenge to the early
pioneers who sought to conquer this vast domain. As Canada entered the 20th century, it had essentially overcome this geographic barrier, but a new challenge quickly emerged - the relentless pursuit of technological innovation.
"Gliding
across a sea of innovations, The HMCS Bras d'Or (FHE-400) 1968"
At the end of the second World War, military research in Canada
was solidly fixed on anti-submarine warfare. Officials knew they had to increase the speed of theri surface ship if they hoped to compete against the latest threats posed by nuclear propulsion.
Researcher quickly identified a technology that was originally
developed by Alexander Graham bell and Frederick Baldwin as the most promising strategy - the Hydrofoil. Such a ship could achieve much higher sped then most conventional surface ship by rising up on a set of wing-like "foils" to virtually eliminate the friction that would otherwise exist between a ship hull ad the water.
After 20 years in development, the Bras d'Or began her sea trials in 1968. She performed brilliantly "flying" at speed in excess of 60 Knots. Even in swell of 10 feet, she was more comfortable foil borne at 40 Knots then observing frigate where at 18 Knots. Her future looked promising, but a shift in defense policy brought a sudden end to her career in 1971.
Canadian artist Donald Curly captured the Bras d'Or gliding foil borne accross the open seas on the reverse of the 2003 Twenty Dollar Sterling Silver coin .The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by Dora Pédery-Hunt.
You are buying (immediate sale) one 2003 Canadian "The HMCS Bras d'Or (FHE-400)" first coin of the fourth tear of the Canadian Transportation series 200-2003. 2003 series, is the only one that sees its 3 coins as Gold
gilded
coin, 2003 is the lowest mintage of all 4 series, with a mintage of only 31,997 for the 3 coins together.
Composition: Silver (.925 Silver - .075 Copper)  with 24 Kt Gold covered reverse Cameo. Weighing at 31.103 Grams (One Troy Once) and with a diameter of 38 mm.
This coin is shipped in it's original
presentation
RCM gun smoke clam shell box and COA card.
W/O THE OUTER CARDBOARD STORAGE BOX
.
If you don't see it in the picture it is not included.
This coin was originally released in 2003 at a retail price of 59,95$CAD
*** LOW Mintage 31,997 Including all 3 coins of series 4 ***
1.
Grading:
Coin grade(s), if given, are for the sole purpose of reference and should be interpreted as such. I'm not a professional grader so refer to the picture(s) and
YOU
are the only judge of the coin(s) or set(s) quality being sold here.
2.
Sales taxes:
a)
In Canada
;
since I'm a private collector and being so, this sale is to be considered as a used object sale between two private entities therefore there are no sales taxes to be applied.
b)
In USA;
if this sale is accessible to US citizen, residing in the USA
,
no sales taxes are to be applied except that all shipment sent across the Canadian border might be subject to Import taxes that may be applied and levied by the US customs Dept. As the buyer importing goods you might be subject to those taxes and they will be considered the full responsibility of the importing buyer. Please and as such inform yourself of these extra fees to avoid any bad surprise.
3.
Shipping & fees
:
a)
For Canada
; Up to 30 grams, any lot of single coin(s) will be determined  by the number of coins shipped and will be shipped via Canada Post letter mail services, except if the total value of the coin(s) shipped exceeds 50.00$CAD, please see lot(s) exceeding 50.00$CAD.
b)
For USA:
Any lot of single coin(s) shipment through Letter Mail or Parcel Post delivery services will be determine by the weight and size of the shipment (size and weight permitted in a regular envelope), except if the total value of the sale exceeds 50.00$CAD, please see “
Insurance application
”.
c)
Insurance application:
Any lot exceeding 50.00$CAD in value, will be shipped via Canada Post/USPS Tracked Parcel Post Standard or Expedited service including insurance coverage for up to 100$CAD in the original shipping price,
no exceptions for any reasons what so ever
. Any exceeding amount exceeding 100$CAD in value insurance coverage fees will be applied, see insurance rates.
d)
Shipping rates and condition:
The shipping of bulky merchandise, that doesn’t fit in a regular envelope, will be determined by the final destination point of delivery, according to your registered address on your E-Bay account. Transport and delivery will be covered by Canada Post/USPS Parcel Standard or Expedited service. There is a minor fee for shipping supplies, included in the Canada Post/USPS grid (see below) that will be used to determine the fees to insure and complete final delivery to your postal or zip code. Shipping fee grid is in CAD funds.
Canada Post Ground /USPS
Letter
Mail - Air services
Country
0-30 Gr.
/50 Gr.
/100 Gr.
/200 Gr.
/300 Gr.
/400 Gr.
/500 Gr.
Transit
Canada
0,00 $
1,50 $
2,00 $
3,00 $
4,25 $
4,75 $
5,25 $
4 - 6 Day
U.S.A.
1,50 $
2,00 $
3,00 $
5,25 $
10,50 $
10,50 $
10,50 $
6 - 8 Day
Canada Post Tracked Ground Parcel /USPS Tracked Parcel - Air services
Country
500 Gr. up to 1.5 Kg.
Transit
Canada
12,75 $
to  31,00 $
4 to 6 Day
Depending
on final destination Postal Code
U.S.A.
17,00 $
to  50,00 $
7 to 10 Day
Depending on final destination ZIP Code
Insurance Fees
Canada
2,50 $
per 100$CAD or fraction of 100$CAD of the Declared Value
U.S.A.
2,50 $
per 100$CAD or fraction of 100$CAD of the Declared Value
4.
Shipping and payment delays
: Shipping, unless otherwise stated, will be made 1 weekday after full payment is received. Full payment of item(s),
unless accepted in a mutual consent
, is expected within 72 hours of purchase. A notice e-mail will be sent to the buyer 24 hours prior to 72 hour time limit, if no pre arrangement has been made for determining payment delay, to the effect that the buyer has 24 hours to complete payment otherwise sale will be cancel and item(s) will be re posted for sale. If no mutual accepted arrangements have been made prior to deadline, the seller reserves the rights to place a formal complaint of non-payment to E-Bay.
Please understand that I’m a private collector and I don’t manage a store, therefore I don’t have a lay away plan.
Please make sure that when you buy an item you are ready to pay it within the mentioned time limit, otherwise contact me before committing yourself on buying it.
Furthermore if your intention are not clear about buying the posted item, please refrain of doing so.
5.
Shipping responsibility disclaimer:
As an individual I cannot and will not be held responsible for any damage or losses in transit and/or transport of your item(s) under the Canada Post or USPS custody. Insurance coverage fees will be applied if your purchase exceeds 50$CAD in total value. And if there is any loss or damage to your item(s) the value will be covered by insurance. There will be no return accepted for damage item(s) in transport. No direct claims to the seller will be accepted due and on behalf of Canada Post and/or USPS responsibility to deliver any items purchased and bearing a valid Canada Post tracking number.
6.
Returns
:
Usually thoroughly documenting, with photo(s), the item(s) sold in this offer: I will accept returns only if the item(s) you see in the photo(s) is (are) not the item(s) that you will receive. I will also accept returns only if the item(s) are returned as is, in its (their) original and intact packaging and holder(s) if any.
Unless it is a shipping mistake; all shipment fees regarding the return(s) of any item(s) falls under the responsibility of the buyer.
If you have any concern on reception of the coin(s), feel free to e-mail me.
7.
Questions:
Any question(s) regarding this (ese) article(s) are welcomed, please feel free to ask. I will answer to the best of my knowledge.
I
take request
in English and/or French, les questions et demandes en Français sont aussi bienvenues
!
To those who will consider and or buy this (ese) item(s),
Thank you!
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