2012 - Major-General Sir Isaac Brock

2012
Major-General Sir Isaac Brock
The coin is available in two versions: one with color, and one without.

Remembered as the “Hero of Upper Canada,” for his leadership and bravery during the War of 1812, Major-General Sir Isaac Brock holds a special place in Canada's history. Understanding the importance of his Aboriginal allies in the conflict, Brock joined Tecumseh to take Fort Detroit from their American opponents, despite being outnumbered nearly two to one. He cemented his place in the history books during the Battle of Queenston Heights on October 13, 1812, when American forces crossed the Niagara River to attack. Arriving hastily from Fort George to join the fray, Brock led a charge to retake a crucial gun battery on the Heights, when, while leading his troops, he was shot and killed. British forces won the day though, with the aid of reinforcements and their Aboriginal allies. The victory at Queenston Heights was not only a turning point in the War of 1812, but profoundly influenced Canada’s national identity.