![]() Both powers had distinct and lasting impacts on the native populations in Alaska. The Russian-American Company was created to control Alaska while the Russian Orthodox Church was sent to civilize the Indigenous Alaskans. Russia struggled to rule the far reaches of their empire and took a variety of actions to attempt to strengthen their authority in Alaska. Russian Alaska, in this period, was marked by instability and uncertainty regarding control of the territorial claims in America. ![]() The companies sought to turn Russian Alaska into a commercialized and useful territory for the empire. Fur trade companies quickly followed, supported by the Russian government. A sort of “fur fever” began and a stream of Russian fur traders and Siberian merchants traveled to Russian America to take part. After the discovery of Alaska, news returned to Russia of resources available in America. The first Russian settlements are most often dated to the seventeenth century. Debates over who first discovered the land have been integral to the politics of Russian Alaska since its settlement. Russian Alaska was the name given to Russian owned lands in North America during the years 1780-1867. 8.2 Conducting Business In & Around Alaska.8.1 Origins of the Russian-American Company.6 The Russian Ukase and the Monroe Doctrine.5.2 Native Interaction with the Russian-American Company.5 Russian Relations with the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska.4 Early Russian Settlement and The Russian Fur Trade.3.3 Demise of Spanish Involvement in the Pacific North-West.3.1 Disputing Claims: Spain, Russia, and Great Britain.2.3 British Presence in Alaskan Territory.2.2 Spanish Expeditions and Enforcement in the Pacific North-West.2.1 Spanish Claims in the Pacific Northwest.The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The reverse includes the engraved word “CANADA” and the face value “DOLLAR”. In the background, the topographic map of Vancouver Island is a nod to Cook’s legacy as a cartographer, while a circular location marker provides geographic context to this historic event. Selective colour highlights the chief, the vessel commanded by Cook, and a profile portrait of the legendary navigator, who seemingly meets the whaler’s gaze. A chief, wearing a distinctive hat associated with Mowachaht expertise in hunting whales, faces Cook and HMS Resolution, which was anchored in a cove on today’s Bligh Island. Framed by nautical rope, the imposing beauty of the tree-lined coast edges the scene and suggests Cook’s presence at Nootka Sound as viewed from the perspective of the Mowachaht people. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coin sets.Īrtist Maskull Lasserre combines elements of cartography, portraiture and maritime history to craft a poignant historical representation of Captain Cook at Nootka Sound on your coin.CAREFULLY HAND-SELECTED! Every coin has been carefully hand-selected to ensure you get the best samples of their kind!.EVERY ENGRAVED DETAIL ADDS TO THE STORY! A textured map of Vancouver Island provides more than geographic context-the topographic map is also a nod to Cook’s cartographic legacy.SELECTIVE COLOUR! The use of selective colour on your proof dollar highlights the principal participants in this story: Cook, his ship (HMS Resolution), and a Mowachaht chief.IMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP! Struck in 99.99% pure silver, your commemorative proof dollar features a classic and powerful reverse design-one that is painstakingly brought to life by a wealth of finely engraved, carefully sculpted details and a superb mix of finishes!.ONLY AVAILABLE AS PART OF THE SET! Through a striking mix of symbolic imagery and selective colour, this special edition proof dollar commemorates the 240th anniversary of Captain James Cook’s arrival and stay at Nootka Sound, on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
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