Composition :
2 dollars, HMS Shannon : Outer ring : Three-ply nickel finish plated steel /
                                                Inner core : Three-ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
25 cents, Sir Isaac Brock : Three-ply nickel finish plated steel with colour
25 cents, Tecumseh : Three-ply nickel finish plated steel with colour
25 cents, Charles-Michel de Salaberry : Three-ply nickel finish plated steel with colour
25 cents, Laura Second : Three-ply nickel finish plated steel with colour

Mintage : Unlimited

HMS Shannon
On June 1, 1813, the HMS Shannon defeated the USS Chesapeake in an 11-minute battle. The capture of the Chesapeake marked a decisive naval victory at a time whenmorale was waning.

Sir Isaac Brock
Major-General SirIsaac Brock fell as he bravely led the charge to take back Queenston Heights. Remembered as the Hero of Upper Canada, his death inspired a people to fight back.

Tecumseh
Shawnee warrior, Tecumseh, united his native allies to fight alongside the British at the Battle of Fort Detroit. By making his army appear larger than it was, hehelped take the city from the Americans.

Charles-Michel de Salaberry
Charles-Michel de Salaberry recruited the men of Lower Canada, training them as the Voltigeurs Canadiens. Under his command, the Voltigeurs prevented the Americans from taking Montréal - twice.

Laura Secord
Overhearing plans of an American invasion, Laura Secord walked 30 kilometres through forest and swamp, warning the British troops and their native allies, helping stop the Americans.
 

WAR OF 1812 - COMMEMORATIVE GIFT SET - 2013 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 18- MILITARY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.