10 Euro Silver Coin - Great Explorers - Jacques Cartier - 2011
### Euro Star Series - Great Explorers - Jacques Cartier 10 Euro - 22,2 Gram Silver - Proof - Mintage 30,000 pieces - With Certificate of Authenticity - Delivery in original Box This 10 Euro **silver coin** from the **Euro Star series** is dedicated to the French explorer **Jacques Cartier**. In 1535, he discovered the land of Canada on board his ship "Grande Hermine" and was the first to map the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The motive of the silver coin shows Jacques Cartier calculating the distance to Canada on a globe. Also included in the design is a compass rose, the year of issue "2011" and the inscriptions "Jaques Cartier" and "GRANDS EXPLORATEURS". The reverse features Jacques Cartier's ship, the "Grande Hermine", on the water. The design is surrounded by the typical measuring parameters of a compass. The name of the ship as well as the denomination complete the design. The limited silver proof coin is delivered in the original box including a certificate of authenticity.