 Newfoundland entered Canadian Confederation in 1949 as the tenth Province, 450 years after being "discovered" by John Cabot.
Cabot left Bristol on 20 May, 1497 with only one vessel, the Matthew, a small ship (50 tuns), but fast and able. The crew consisted of only 18 people.
He sailed to Dursey Head, Ireland, from where he sailed due west to Asia - or so he thought. He landed on the American eastcoast at 24 June, 1497, but his landing-place is a matter of much controversy. Needless to say, Newfoundlanders prefer to say he landed there. Nevertheless, combined with Columbus' voyage, he confirmed that there was a continent between Europe and Asia.
He went ashore to take possession of the land, and explored the coast for some time, probably departing at 20 July.
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The Motto "Floriat Terra Nova" appears under the ship, translating to "May the New Found Land Flourish."
This coin is graded Extra Fine and is an example of Canada's third ever silver dollar, and one of the most popular.
Canada EF Silver Dollar commemorating the entry of the Province of Newfoundland into Confederation.
$29.95 CDN
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