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75 Dollars - Elizabeth II Four Host First Nations
2008 year| Gold (.5833) | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 75 Dollars 75 CAD = USD 55 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.5833) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Gilt black-on-gold design of four First Nations Peoples: the Lil’wat, Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Vancouver 2010
JB
75 DOLLARS
Engraver: Cecily Mok
Designer: Kerri Burnett
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics $75 gold coins were sold individually or in sets of three coins. The three different sets offered were Canadian Wildlife, Canadian Emblems and Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games.Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, Higher, Stronger)
These three words, comprising the motto of the Olympic movement, encourage the athlete in all of us to give our best during competition, and to view this effort as its own victory.
The only Olympic Winter Games held in Canada was in 1988,in the city of Calgary, Alberta. In 2010, Canada will proudly host the XXI Olympic Winter Games, this time in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the $75 Elizabeth II (Four Host First Nations) 2008 gold coin from Canada is that it features a unique design that represents the four host First Nations of the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics: the Squamish, Lil'wat, Musqueam, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. The coin's design includes images of the four nations' traditional territories, as well as symbols and artwork that reflect their cultural heritage. This coin is a rare and beautiful collector's item that not only showcases the rich history and culture of Canada's Indigenous peoples but also serves as a reminder of the important role that First Nations played in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 75 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Four Host First Nations) 2008 coin.
