# 1107 - Exploring Canada - Part 5
The info below comes from the Royal Canadian Mint's COA (Certificate of Authenticity) of this coin or from the book Canadian Collector Coins, vol 2, 8th Edition, by M. Drake or https://en.numista.com/ , or https://www.wikipedia.org/.
In 2014 and 2015 the Royal Canadian Mint issued the series "Exploring Canada", focusing on iconic images celebrating the adventurous and courageous spirit of Canada's pioneering explorers.
The fifth coin is the 2014 CAD $15 "The West Coast Exploration".
It weights 23.17g with 99.99% silver purity and Matte Proof finish. Its mintage was 6,177 units and the issue price was CAD $54.95.
Canadian artist John Mantha has created an inspiring design that honours the many seaborne expeditions that explored the West Coast during the 18th century with a special tribute to George Vancouver (1757-1794) that finally provided the information landlocked explorers needed to reach the Pacific Ocean through the mountains. The Aboriginal man in the design acknowledges the many First Nations communities that Vancouver met, and who provided critical information on the land.
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Very treacherous waters along the West Coast, brave men In tall ships! Vancouver and the town I live in, probably would not be the same if not for these explorers!😀