Canada – 100 Dollars 1991 “Empress of India” Gold Proof Coin – Complete with Box & Certificate Beautiful Canadian commemorative gold proof coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1991, celebrating the arrival of the first Canadian Pacific Steamship “Empress of India” at Vancouver from Yokohama, Japan, in 1891. The reverse design by Vancouver artist Karsten Smith depicts the historic steamship “Empress of India”, an important symbol of early trans-Pacific trade and transportation between Canada and Asia. This elegant proof issue is offered complete with: * Original Royal Canadian Mint presentation case * Original protective capsule * Original numbered Certificate of Authenticity * Original Royal Canadian Mint ribbon Specifications: * Country: Canada * Year: 1991 * Face Value: 100 Dollars * Metal: Gold & Silver * Fine Gold Content: 7.775 g (1/4 Troy oz) * Total Weight: 13.338 g * Purity: 58.33% gold / 41.67% silver * Diameter: 26.9 mm * Quality: Proof * Mint: Royal Canadian Mint Condition: Coin preserved in very good to excellent condition with attractive proof surfaces and original packaging. Capsule, case and certificate are included. Please carefully examine all photographs as they form part of the description. An attractive and collectible Royal Canadian Mint issue combining historical maritime significance, precious metal value and elegant original government packaging.