2018 $30 Captain Cook and the HMS Resolution – 2 oz Pure Silver Gold-Plated Coin

Description

Commemorate the 240th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s historic arrival at Nootka Sound with the 2018 $30 Captain Cook and the HMS Resolution coin. Struck in 99.99% pure silver and enhanced with selective gold plating, this 2 oz proof coin captures a pivotal moment in Canadian exploration history.

Designed by Canadian artist Neil Hamelin, the reverse depicts the HMS Resolution anchored off Nootka Sound, as viewed from a Mowachaht canoe. A beach keeper stands at the bow, arm raised in greeting, symbolizing the first contact between European explorers and Indigenous peoples on Canada’s Pacific coast. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

With a limited mintage of just 4,000 coins, this piece is a significant addition for collectors interested in maritime history and Canadian heritage.

Design Highlights:

• Reverse: Features the HMS Resolution at Nootka Sound, with a Mowachaht canoe in the foreground, capturing the moment of first contact in 1778.

• Obverse: Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

• Selective gold plating enhances the intricate details of the design.

• Commemorates the 240th anniversary of Captain Cook’s arrival at Nootka Sound.

Specifications:

• Year: 2018

• Denomination: $30

• Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective gold plating

• Weight: 62.69 grams (2 troy oz)

• Diameter: 50 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Edge: Serrated

• Mintage: 4,000

• Packaging: Encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box

• Tax Status: GST/HST Exempt (Canada)