Edge Reeded
Face value 1 dollar
Grade SPL
Metal Nickel-Brass
Quantity minted 5 000
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Shape Round
Year of issue 1975
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Country: Canada
Type: Token
Years: 1975
Value: 1 Dollars (1)
Mint: Alberta
Currency: Local Dollar Tokens
Mintage: 5,000
Grade: MS
Composition: Nickel Brass
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 03-15-1975
Reference: Pel# AB80
Commemorative issue:
1975 Canada Games.
Obverse:
Mountain and foothill scene with maple leaf. Denomination with value.
Lettering:
SOUTHERN ALBERTA
DOLLAR
Reverse:
The Sportsplex. Legend with date around.
Lettering:
JEUX CANADA GAMES
ALBERTA'S SUNNY SOUTH
1975
SPORTSPLEX
VALUE $1.00 IN PARTICIPATING COMMUNITIES - EXPIRES MARCH 15, 1975
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
The Canada Games are held every two years and rotate between provinces. In 1975, they were hosted in Southern Alberta.
This token was valid in more than one community, but it was issued by the Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce.
Reference : Pel# AB80
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces5...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens