Composition : 99.99% silver
Mintage : 500

2012: Bicentennial of the War of 1812

The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada's history: it profoundly influenced British North America's (Canada's) sense of identity and united French - and English-speaking inhabitants, Aboriginal communities, farmers, soldiers, artisans, and others, in an effortto preserve their ways of life from American invasion.

Fromthe struggle emerged exceptional accounts of some of Canada's proudest moments. These stories and the heroes that arose from them exemplified the extraordinary efforts required to defend British North America, and have become important symbols and enduring narratives in the history and evolution of today's Canada.

The Battle of Châteauguay: October 26, 1813

Throughoutthe War of 1812 in Canada, most of the military action took place in Upper Canada, the area surrounding the Great Lakes (present-day Ontario) and extending east into Lower Canada (present-day Quebec). After a year of fighting, the Americans still had not achieved victory and set their sights on Montréal and Kingston. By capturing (either of) these strongholds, the Americans would control Britain's key supply route on the St. Lawrence River and win the war. To that end, they planned a two-pronged invasion - General Hampton would take Montréal, and General Wilkinson would advance to Kingston.

By October 23, 1813, nearly 3,000 Americansoldiers under General Hampton were setting up camp on the north shore of the Châteauguay River, downstream from the forces led by Lieutenant Colonel de Salaberry.

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THE BATTLE OF CHATEAUGUAY - 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.