2 dollars - War of 1812: HMS Shannon
Series: Canada - Commemorative Toonies
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The War of 1812 was a fundamental turning point in Canada’s history, a struggle from which some of Canada’s earliest unifying moments emerged. These stories - including that of the Leda-class frigate, HMS Shannon - have become important chapters in the narrative of Canada.