Bluenose CommemorativeFor centuries, sailors have honored the achievement of crossing over the Arctic Circle as a rite of passage worthy of recognition. Those who have crossed the Arctic Circle before - official members of the Order of the Bluenose - welcome their inexperienced shipmates into the Court of Queen Aurora Borealis through a special initiation ritual. The colorful shipboard ceremony includes treatment to the Royal Bath, a haircut by King Neptune, and other such dubious honors. When all is said and done, each sailor who endures can proudly proclaim his hard-won status as a true and trusty brine-encrusted Bluenose.  This coin pays tribute to a highly celebrated maritime tradition and salutes all those who have ventured into the frozen north to earn their Bluenose credentials. The obverse features a rendering of a nautical map of the Arctic Circle. The reverse confirms the recipient's status as a lifelong member of the order of the frozen, brine-encrusted bluenose. Minted in a brass alloy and brushed with an antique bronze finish, this coin is struck using special splash dies for exceptionally deep relief. Each coin comes packaged with a header card that honors the achievement of crossing the Arctic Circle.
P**H
Collection Coin
Nice coin. For my collection
F**E
It's a beautiful coin. I have received compliments already
It's a beautiful coin. I have received compliments already. I'm proud to own the coin now that I've Been a blue nose(Polar Bear ) for over 41 years.
K**R
What you see is what you get.
Just exactly as described. The etching is crisp and clear, the coin heavy and comfortable in your hand. When you slap it down on the bar in response to a challenge, it makes a satisfying 'Thunk!'
F**A
I wish that it would come with an option to ...
I wish that it would come with an option to engrave it. That's what the big, empty space in the middle is for.
E**Z
Five Stars
Very nice coin will be a nice addition to my collection. EJK / USN 83-86
K**K
Five Stars
Great detail, awesome weight. I love this coin!
K**A
BEAUTIFUL COIN
Beautiful coin. Well packed. Excellent workmanship.
P**L
Five Stars
Great buy.
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