25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grey Cup History; Edmonton Eskimos) 2012 front 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grey Cup History; Edmonton Eskimos) 2012 back
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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Grey Cup History; Edmonton Eskimos

2012 year
Copper-nickel 13.8 g 35 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
25 Cents 0.25 CAD = USD 0.18
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
13.8 g
Diameter
35 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#41573
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Edmonton Eskimos logo coloured on football, grey cup in background

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THIRTEEN-TIME CHAMPIONS
TREIZE FOIS CHAMPIONS
25 CENTS

CANADA 2012

Engraver: Marcos Hallam

Designer: Filip Mroz

Edge

Plain

Comment

Colored coin and stamp set - Edmonton Eskimos (2012)

In the year of the 100th Grey Cup®, the Edmonton Eskimos* are on a roll, with 13 victories in 22 championship appearances. The commemorative stamp celebrates the Eskimos' unprecedented run of five consecutive Grey Cups, from 1978 to 1982. Their explosive attack was led by legendary quarterbacks Tom Wilkinson and Warren Moon, while their rock-solid defense was assured by the outstanding performances of Dan Kepley and Dave Fennell.

The 25-cent commemorative coin salutes the Edmonton team's history of unforgettable performances by legendary players.

If you, or someone you know, is a fan of the Edmonton Eskimos, this coin and stamp set is the perfect gift!

Special features
- A doubly advantageous offer! When you buy the coin, you'll receive two special edition CFL stamps: one featuring the Grey Cup, the other in honor of the Edmonton Eskimos!
- The 25-cent copper-nickel coin features a specimen finish to which a painted image has been added.
- The ball adorning the coin is engraved in relief to reproduce the look and texture of a real Canadian soccer.
The stamps:
Each of the two commemorative Canada Post stamps is a PERMANENTTM domestic rate stamp.

Packaging
- The colorful 25-cent coin is encapsulated in an inner flap and presented in a beautifully illustrated envelope depicting the storied past of the 100th Grey Cup and Canadian soccer. The packaging also includes two special edition stamps designed by Canada Post and presented in a souvenir sheet.
- In the envelope containing the coin, a chronological diagram indicates the years in which the team participated in Grey Cup matches and specifies those in which it won the precious trophy.
- The packaging features a die-cut window into which the 100th Grey Cup commemorative circulation coin can be inserted.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Edmonton Eskimos, featured on the 25-cent coin, are actually a Canadian Football League (CFL) team that has since changed their name to the Edmonton Elks. The team was previously known as the Edmonton Eskimos from 1910 to 2020, and they have a rich history in the CFL, winning several Grey Cups. The coin was issued in 2012 as part of a series celebrating the history of the Grey Cup, and it features a depiction of the Edmonton Eskimos' logo on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  12120 - - - - - -

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