Canada 2012 RMS TITANIC 100th 1912 Iceberg Sinking 25¢ Color Quarter in FULL OGP

Description: In Stock and Ready for Immediate Shipment! Long SOLD OUT at the Royal Canadian Mint! RMS Titanic sailed into an iceberg (and into history) in 1912, in the greatest maritime tragedy ever! The centennial of the most famous ocean liner ever built—and the greatest maritime tragedy in history—are commemorated by this unique coin. The largest ship in the world at the time, on Sunday, April 14, 1912, RMS Titanic sailed into an iceberg in the frigid North Atlantic, and into history. One of the most compelling stories ever told, the tale of the sinking of Titanic has never ceased to fascinate in the hundred-plus years since her demise, and the locating of her water grave and removal of artifacts has only increased her notoriety—as did the 1997 Academy Award winning film starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet! Remember one of the most famous events of the 20th century with this superb numismatic treasure, which provides not one, but two, full color scenes of Titanic. Below, she is sent off from the dock at Southampton on her maiden voyage. Above, her final night on the high seas, just before striking the fateful iceberg. Maritime Tragedy of Epic Proportions The RMS Titanic was a passenger liner that struck an iceberg in the north Atlantic Ocean on her maiden voyage from Southampton, England, to New York City, United States, and sank on 15 April 1912, resulting in the deaths of 1,517 people in one of the deadliest peacetime maritime disasters in history. Titanic was designed by experienced engineers, using some of the most advanced technologies and extensive safety features of the time. That she sank on her maiden voyage, and that many lives were lost, resulted in a media protest which led to changes in maritime law. It also made Titanic go down in history as the "unsinkable" ship, a symbol of human arrogance and the limitations of technology. The largest passenger steamship in the world at the time, the Olympic-class Royal Mail Ship Titanic was owned by the White Star Line. After setting sail for New York City on 10 April 1912 with 2,223 people on board, she hit an iceberg four days into the North Atlantic crossing, at 11:40 pm on 14 April 1912, and sank at 2:20 in the morning of 15 April. The ship did not sail into the iceberg head-on, but rather suffered a glancing blow while maneuvering to try to avoid it. In addition, the iceberg did not open her plates like a can opener but rather tore them apart at the riveted joints. Titanic had been designed to survive a head-on collision that would flood the first four of her water-tight compartments, or a collision by another ship that would ram her in the middle and flood a maximum two compartments. However, this long opening in the hull was not foreseen and the crew soon realized that the ship was going to sink. The high casualty rate was due in part to the fact that, although complying with the regulations of the time, the ship carried lifeboats for only 1,178 people. A disproportionate number of men died due to the "women and children first" protocol that was enforced by the ship's crew. This procedure meant that many boats were only half filled when despatched from the mother ship. Since the sea was calm, it would have been safe to fill all boats to capacity, and thereby save an additional 500 persons. Further, only a few were picked up from the water after the sinking out of fear of the boats being overfilled or capsizing. Another factor that contributed to the high death rate was the failure of the nearby ship Californian to come to the rescue even though Titanic was within visual range. In the end it was S.S. Carpathia which came to the rescue, picking up the 710 survivors from the lifeboats, but not until two hours after Titanic had already gone down. In the aftermath of the sinking, the White Star Line's chairman, J. Bruce Ismay, was criticized for having left the ship while there were still passengers on board who could have been saved. The same was the case for the captain of Californian for failing to assist the sinking ship. The disaster led to new safety regulations regarding the number of lifeboats required to provide space for everyone on board. Furthermore, wireless telegraphs were to be manned at all hours to make sure a ship could be called to assistance. Since the sinking, the memory of her has been kept alive by books and films. Though the wreck itself has never been recovered, nearly 6,000 artifacts have been lifted from Titanic and are on exhibition today. Memorials to the victims have also been created, mostly in towns associated with the ship and her people. Technology Note The RCM leads the world with its proprietary colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of the technology create a stunning, full-color portrait on each coin. The Specimen Finish This coin features the uniquely-Canadian "specimen" finish, a three-fold combination of different finishes. The design (raised area or relief) includes both frosted and mirrored surfaces, while the fields (background) are subtly striated, resulting in a contrasting, matte appearance. No other mint in the world employs the specimen finish. Obverse Two full color scenes of Titanic. Below, she is sent off from the dock at Southampton on her maiden voyage. Above, her final night on the high seas, just before striking the fateful iceberg. The dual dates 1912-2012 mark the anniversary, and the denomination is indicated. Reverse Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, in profile facing right. This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian Coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend The legend ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also appears. Packaging This historical and attractive coin is packaged in a full-color, bilingual blister pack folder with a die-cut window on the front to highlight the quarter. The large folder opens to show off both sides of the coin and features copious background information, as well as a pop-up illustration of Titanic sailing towards the fateful iceberg. Specifications Country Canada Year of Issue 2012 Face Value 25 Cents Weight 12.61 g Diameter 35 mm Finish Specimen with Color Composition Copper Nickel Edge Plain Artist Yves Bérubé Copyright © 2022 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All Rights Reserved.

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