Coin Story - Newfoundland Dog

The coin is from Newfoundland, Canada, and features one of their official dogs, the Newfoundland Dog.  The dogs originated in this area and were initially used as working dogs for fisherman. The Chamber of Commerce issued the coin or "trade dollar" in 1981 for the Corner Brook Silver Jubilee. 

• The dog has a muscular build, large size, thick double coat, webbed paws and excellent swimming skills. They are known for their natural water rescue abilities.
• A Newfoundland dog named Seaman accompanied Lewis and Clark on their expedition, which took 3 years.
• An unnamed Newfoundland is credited for saving Napoleon Bonaparte in 1815 when rough seas knocked him overboard. The dog jumped into the sea and kept him afloat until he could reach safety.
• And there are many other recorded rescues by these amazing dogs.