Numismatic Society of Quebec - 2 Piastres, Medal of the Jubilee 1960-1985

Country: * Tokens * (Canada - Souvenir Tokens)
Type: Token
Years: 1960-1985
Value: 2 Piastres (2)
Mint: Lombardo
Currency: Souvenir Tokens
Mintage: 205 
Grade: UNC
Composition: Gold plated Copper
Weight: 21.2 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Thickness: 2.8 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: Yes
References: -

Commemorative issue:
Jubilee of the Numismatic Society of Quebec (1960-1985).

Obverse:
Emblem of the Numismatic Society, chosen in 1960. The original design comes from Joseph Légaré. It was also the emblem of the first seal of the city of Quebec, and it is the same design that was chosen for the tokens issued by the Bank of Quebec.

Lettering:
SOCIETE NUMISMATIQUE
1960
DE QUEBEC

Translation:
NUMISMATIC SOCIETY
1960
OF QUEBEC

Reverse:
Emblem representing two children collecting coins. This emblem was designed by Boris Maltais, one of the members. Engraver's initials behind the little girl (BM).

Lettering:
25 ANS AU SERVICE DES NUMISMATES
L'AVENIR LEUR APPARTIENT
SOCIETE
NUMISMATIQUE
DE
QUEBEC
1960-1985
2 PIASTRES
EN TOUT TEMPS / BM

Translation:
25 YEARS AT THE SERVICE OF NUMISMATES
THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THEM
SOCIETY
NUMISMATICS
OF
QUEBEC
1960-1985
2 PIASTRES
AT ALL TIMES / BM

Edge:
Smooth.

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1...

Sammlung : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens