2009 Canada Coal Mining Trade Proof Gold Coin

### 2009 Canada Coal Mining Trade Proof Gold Coin Honoring the industries that shaped a nation, the **2009 Canada Coal Mining Trade Proof Gold Coin** pays tribute to one of the most influential forces behind Canada’s early economic growth. The historic Canadian gold $200 coin contains 0.472 troy oz of pure gold, issued as part of the Royal Canadian Mint’s Historical Commerce series. This proof gold coin blends rich industrial history with refined numismatic craftsmanship. Coal mining played a foundational role in Canada’s commercial and industrial development. As early as the late 1600s, coal deposits were discovered along the rugged eastern coastline, where exposed cliff outcroppings made the resource readily accessible. Early French military forces and settlers quickly recognized coal’s value as a reliable fuel source. By 1720, Canada’s first commercial coal mine opened in Port Morien, then known as Cow Bay, on Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia. Just four years later, coal from this region was shipped to Boston, marking the first documented mineral export in Canadian history. Over time, coal mining expanded dramatically, and by 1873, eight major coal companies were operating in Cape Breton alone—forming some of the largest mining operations in the world. **Coin Specifications:** - **Limited mintage of 4,000** - **Laser technology makes the coal shimmer in black against 22 karat gold** - Contains 0.472 troy oz of .9167 fine gold - Proof finish - Struck by the [**Royal Canadian Mint**](file:///government-mints/royal-canadian-mint) - Face value of $200 Canadian dollars backed by the Canadian government - Comes in the original RCM display box with a COA - **Obverse:** Features the right-facing bust of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II from 1967. Inscriptions: “ELIZABETH II” and “D.G. REGINA”. - **Reverse:** Depicts a detailed coal mining scene, illustrating miners at work alongside industrial tools and equipment. **Why Own the Canada Coal Mining Trade Gold Coin?** - Fifth release in the respected Historical Commerce series - Commemorates Canada’s first major mineral export industry - Struck in proof gold with exceptional detail - Highlights the economic and social impact of coal mining Combining industrial heritage with elegant proof striking, the **2009 Canada Coal Mining Trade Proof Gold Coin** serves as a lasting tribute to the resource that powered Canada’s early economy. Its historical narrative, limited-series status, and gold composition make it a meaningful acquisition for collectors of Canadian numismatics and historically themed precious metal issues alike. **You may also like:** - [**2004 Canada 1.94 oz Gold / Silver Maple Leaf 25th Ann. Bi-Metallic 6-Coin Set (w/Box & COA)**](file:///2004-canada-1-94-oz-gold-silver-maple-leaf-25th-ann-bi-metallic-6-coin-set-w-box-coa) - [**2009 Canada 1 oz $50 Vancouver Olympics Gold Coin .9999 Fine BU**](file:///2009-canada-1-oz-vancouver-olympics-gold-coin) - [**US Mint Gold $5 Commemorative Coins BU/Proof (Random Year)**](file:///us-mint-gold-5-commem-coin-bu-proof-ry)