Cartier's Legacy

Although Cartier was not the first European to visit eastern Canada, his discovery and exploration of the St. Lawrence laid the groundwork for centuries of trade and settlement to follow. He is counted among the great explorers of his era and it is from his map design and other records that Europeans gained some of their earliest understanding of the landscape of North America and the customs of its aboriginal residents.

This coin is part of the 200-dollar coin collection which beganin 1990. A coin has been released every year since then. However, theRoyal Canadian Mint has released many sub-series in this collection.
This coin is the second issue of the Great Explorers of Canada sub-series.
The first coin of the series, released in 2012, depicts the Vikings.
The second coin of the series, released in 2013, depicts Jacques Cartier.
The thirdcoin of the series, released in 2014, depicts Samuel De Champlain.
The fourth coin of the series, released in 2015, depicts Henry Hudson.
The fifth coin of the series, released in 2016, depicts Pierre Gaultier de la Vérendrye.
The sixth and last coin of the series, released in 2017, depicts Alexander Mackenzie.

200 DOLLARS - JACQUES CARTIER - GREAT CANADIAN EXPLORERS - 2013 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.