Cree-Red Dollar Token 1978 - Winnipeg

Country: * Tokens * (Canada - Local Dollar Tokens)
Type: Token
Years: 1978
Value: 1 Dollar (1)
Currency: Local Dollar Tokens 
Mintage: 33,000
Composition: Nickel
Weight: 14 g 
Diameter: 33 mm
Thickness: 2.19 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Grade: MS60/UNC
Demonetized: 09-15-1978
References: Pel# MB27

Commemorative issue:
Cree People - Chief Gordon Lathlin

Obverse:
Head of Chief Gordon Lathlin in traditional headdress

Lettering: 1933 - CHIEF GORDON LATHLIN - 1976

Reverse:
Traditional design with Fort Garry gate at left

Lettering:
WINNIPEG, CANADA

1978

CURRENCY VALUE ONE DOLLAR - EXPIRES SEPT. 15, 1978
CREE - RED RIVER INDIAN DOLLAR

Engraver: Jackson Beardy

Edge:
Reeded

Comments:
Winnipeg, capital of Manitoba, has historically been one of Canada's more diverse cities, with a particularly large Métis (mixed white/native) and Native American population complementing its mixture of many European ethnic groups and modern immigrants from all over the world. It was one of the first major settlements to be founded during the rush to settle the Canadian West.

Riferimento : Pel# MB27

Fonte : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces6...

Collezione : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens