.945 ozt Newfoundland Province Silver Medal

This is a Newfoundland St. John's silver medallion featuring a fisherman.

It is a commemorative Franklin Mint piece related to the history and culture of Newfoundland, Canada.

The medal features the Pitcher Plant, the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador.

It commemorates the date March 31, 1949, when Newfoundland officially joined Canada.

The text is presented in both English and French, reflecting Canada's official languages.

The design includes decorative laurel wreaths framing the central text and emblem.

Newfoundland was a separate British colony (and later a Dominion) that issued its own decimal currency from 1865 until it became a Canadian province in 1949.

The design shows a fisherman carrying oars over his shoulder with a map of the province in the background.

The text "NEWFOUNDLAND" and "ST. JOHN'S" is prominently displayed.

PITCHER PLANT ARRACENIE POURPRE
NEWFOUNDLAND ENTERED CONFEDERATION MARCH 31, 1949
TERRE NEUVE ENTRE DANS LA CONFEDE-RATION LE 31 MARS 1949

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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