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Centennial of the Montreal Canadiens Proof Silver Dollar Coin

The Royal Canadian Mint launched a special-edition proof silver dollar which is limited to a world-wide mintage of 15,000. It is available for $69.95 CDN in a clamshell case or $74.95 CDN, if customers choose an innovative acrylic stand simulating a well-worn ice surface. Selective gold-plating over the Canadiens centennial official logo and rim of the coin adds a rich contrast to its proof silver finish. This exquisite, limited-edition keepsake can be purchased at the Montreal Canadiens’ Bell Centre boutique, on-line at www.mint.ca, or by calling 1-800-268-6468 in the United …

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50-cent sterling silver triangle Canadian coin

This Canadian coloured sterling silver triangle coin commemorates the dairy token - symbol of a quieter time when milk was delivered to the door. Dairy tokens were used in all 10 provinces across Canada. A different colour for a different value. This silver coin has a green translucent enamel effect featuring a milk bottle and a Holstein cow. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.