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25 Cents - Elizabeth II Grey Cup History; Winnipeg Blue Bombers
2012 year| Copper-nickel | 13.8 g | 35 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#41576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Winnipeg Blue-Bombers logo on a football, grey cup in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEN-TIME CHAMPIONS
DIX FOIS CHAMPIONS
25 CENTS
CANADA 2012
W
Engraver: Marcos Hallam
Designer: Filip Mroz
Edge
Plain
Comment
Stamp and coin set - Winnipeg Blue Bombers (2012)Celebrations of the 100th edition of the Grey Cup® wouldn't be complete without a reminder of the 50th final, which left its mark on history because of the weather. The collectible stamp recalls the 1962 Fog Bowl between Winnipeg and Hamilton. At the start of the game, a fog began to invade the field. It then became so thick that then-Canadian Football LeagueTM Commissioner G. Sydney Halter had to suspend play early in the fourth quarter, when the score was 28-27 Winnipeg. The following afternoon, the Blue Bombers managed to hold on to their lead in the resumption of play, during which no further points were scored, and thus became the first and only team to win the Grey Cup final in a game played over two days.
The 25-cent commemorative coin also pays tribute to Winnipeg's impressive number of Grey Cup victories: 10 in 26 appearances in the final.
If you, or someone you know, is a fan of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, 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 Winnipeg Blue Bombers!
- 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.
Interesting fact
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Grey Cup, which is the championship game of the Canadian Football League (CFL). The coin features a image of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and a depiction of a football player in action on the other side, along with the logo of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. This coin was only available for purchase as part of a set of coins featuring all nine CFL teams, and was not released into circulation.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 12214 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grey Cup History; Winnipeg Blue Bombers) 2012 coin.
