2007 $30 Niagara Falls

From the first explorations of the New World by Europeans, they tried to immortalize the beauty that surrounded them to share with their loved ones in Europe. The most eloquent words, the most elaborate paintings could not convey the vastness of the landscapes that presented themselves to their eyes.

Even when photography began in the first half of the 19th century, rendering a level of realism never before achieved, those seeking to recreate the vastness of Canada through a lens found that this newest technology did not allow them to grasp the true dimension of the landscapes unfolding before them.

But the inventors working with this new technology were not discouraged. Across North America and Europe, these visionaries developed new tools and techniques, hoping that the experiments would produce the image they sought.

Finally, there was light! Canadian John R. Connon's invention in 1887 came in the midst of technological innovations that allowed a new generation of artists to capture vast images on film - images ranging from 180 to even 360 degrees!

Like the early adventurers, who had traveled hundreds of kilometers and scaled colossal heights, photographers triumphed over the once indomitable Canadian landscapes, offering a real impression of this breathtaking world to those who could not fathom it. adventure – a vision that propelled photography throughout the 20th century and which endures today.

This 30 dollar coin is more than 92.5% silver.