Composition : 99.99% silver
Mintage : 29,967

Panorama ofgrandeur

From the moment the first Europeans began exploring the New World, they struggled with the task of capturing its beautyfor the people back home. The most eloquent words, the most elaboratepaintings could not fully convey the vast landscape they encountered.

Even as photography emerged in the early 19th century to deliver a level of realism the wolrd had never seen, to who sought to recreate Canada's vastness using a lens found even this latest technology could not capture the full scope of the scenery that lay before them.

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Just like the early adventurers that had trekked hundreds miles and scaled colossal heights, photographers triumphed overCanada's seemingly unconquerable landscape, bringing a true sense of this stunning world to those who could not venture there - a vision that propelled photography throughout the 20th century and reigns to this day.

This coin is the first issue of the Natural Wonders series.
The first coin of the series, released in 2003, depicts the Niagara Falls.
The second coin of the series, released in 2003, depicts the Rocky Mountains.
The third coin of the series, released in 2004, depicts the Icebergs.
The fourth coin of the series, released in 2004, depicts the Northern Lights.
The fifth coin of the series, released in 2004, depicts the Hopewell Rocks.
The sixth coin of the series, released in 2005, depicts the NorthwestTerritories Diamonds.

NATURAL WONDERS - NIAGARA FALLS - 2003 CANADA COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 10- FLORA, FAUNA & NATURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.