Country: * Tokens * (Canada - Local Dollar Tokens)
Type: Token
Years: 1977
Value: 1 Dollar (1)
Currency: Local Dollar Tokens
Grade: UNC
Mintage: 100,000
Composition: Nickel
Weight: 13.6 g
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Thickness: 2.14 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: 05-31-1977
Reference: Pel# BC41
Commemorative issue:
Haida People - Charles Edenshaw.
Obverse:
Charles Edenshaw, the famous Haida artist, facing.
Lettering:
1839 1924
CHARLES EDENSHAW
Reverse:
Traditional design by Haida artist Robert Davidson.
Lettering:
BRITISH COLUMBIA
CURRENCY VALUE $1.00
EXPIRES MAY 31, 1977
1977 HAIDA DOLLAR
Robert Davidson
Edge:
Reeded.
Comments:
For three years, "Indian Heritage Dollars" were issued in three series by the North West Indian Cultural Society in British Columbia for use throughout the province. British Columbia has maintained a greater population of indigenous First Nations people compared to other provinces because of its relatively late colonization and mountainous terrain, and has continually been at the forefront of Canadian native rights struggles. These dollars aimed to highlight the diverse cultures and histories of British Columbia's many different First Nations tribes.
The Haida people are well-known for their totem poles and traditional motifs and Haida art is world-famous. Recent legislation has seen the name of their homeland, the former Queen Charlotte Islands, officially changed to Haida Gwaii, their chosen name for the region.
Reference : Pel# BC41
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens