.945 ozt Yukon Territory Silver Medal

This is a collectible medal depicting a map of the Yukon Territory and a prospector panning for gold, with the text "YUKON TERRITORY" and "WHITEHORSE" visible.

The text on the coin commemorates the organization of the Yukon as a territory.

The coin features an image of purple fireweed, which is also labeled in English and French.

The date of organization is stated as June 13, 1898.

The text is presented in both English and French.

The text includes the plant's name in French, "Epilobe à feuille étroit".

PURPLE FIREWEED EPILOND A FEUILLE ETROIT
YUKON TERRITORY
ORGANIZED
JUNE 13, 1898
CONSTITUTION DU YUKON EN VERRITOIRE
LE 13 JUIN 1898

This specific piece is part of a set of 12 sterling silver medals issued by Franklin Mint Canada to commemorate the provinces and territories joining the Canadian Confederation in 1867.

Content: .945 oz troy of fine silver

Mint: The Franklin Mint

Weight approx. : 31.79 g  or 29.405 g fine silver

Diameter approx. : 44.37 mm

Purity: 92.5% written STERLING on the edge

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