HMS Discovery

The reverse design by Canadian artist Neil Hamelin features a stern view of HMS Discovery during the famous 1791 - 1795 expedition in the Pacific. With the wind spilling from her topsails, the three - masted ship is a majestic sight asshe sails along the rugged, tree - lined coast of present - day British Columbia. The upper portion of the ship’s rudder and her stern chasers are evident above the water, while the eye sweeps up past the captain’s cabin and stern decorations to the large Red Ensign of the British Royal Navy flapping in the wind. A glimpse of the starboard side reveals more of the wooden barque’s distinctive appearance and her rigging details, as recreated through meticulous engraving.

This coin is the fourth of the Tall Ships Legacy collection.
The first coin of the series, released in March 2015, depicts the Bluenose.
The second coin of the series, released in May 2016, depicts the Marco Polo.
Thethird coin of the series, released in August 2016, depicts the Amazon.
The fourth and the last coin of the series, released inOctober 2016, depicts the HMS Discovery.