150th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Cable - Fine Silver Proof Set (2016) sovereign including the 98-room Casa Loma

including the 98-room Casa Loma

but these were never issued

yet despite the precarious conditions

Part of the Bluenose anniversary collection

The names of four prominent explorers are also included: (Captain James) Cook

150th Anniversary of the Transatlantic Cable - Fine Silver Proof Set (2016) sovereign including the 98-room Casa LomaOn July 27, 1866, a new era of global communication began as S. S. Great Eastern steamed into Hearts Content, Newfoundland, to complete a link that could relay messages quickly between the Old World and the New. This fine silver proof dollar commemorates the 150th anniversary of that transatlantic telegraph cable, which revolutionized communications while transforming Newfoundland into an international hub. The reverse design by Canadian marine artist