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$20 silver coin celebrates Cowtown’s ‘Victory Stampede’
Designed by Calgary artist Michelle Grant, the reverse (right) of a newly issued $20 pure silver coin captures the excitement of the 1919 ‘Victory Stampede.’ This post-war stampede featured several rodeo competitions, including roping.
A century after Calgarians dedicated “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth” to soldiers returning from the First World War, the Royal Canadian Mint has unveiled a pure silver coin commemorating the 1919 “Victory Stampede.” The coin – as well as this year’s Calgary Stampede parade, which kicks off the 10-day event on July 5 – marks... Continue reading →
RCNA ready for Calgary
Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) Executive Secretary Paul Johnson (left) and President Henry Nienhuis will welcome collectors to Calgary this July 16-21 for the 2019 RCNA Convention.
With registration closed and the convention just around the corner, organizers of the 2019 Royal Canadian Numismatic Association (RCNA) are ready to welcome collectors back to Calgary for the first time in seven years. Hosted by the Calgary Numismatic Society (CNS) in the Alberta city commonly called “Cowtown,” this year’s RCNA Convention kicks off July... Continue reading →