Commemorative Jacques Cartier Coin (a), Storage Case (b)

From Diefenbaker Canada Centre

Numéro d'accession 82.7.43a-b

Date 1962

Description (a) Commemorative bronze coin from the French Economic Mission to Canada, October 9-16, 1962. Presented to John G. Diefenbaker. Obverse features likeness of Jacques Cartier facing right. Reverse is plain except for text. 

(b) Dark purple leather hinged presentation case with latch close. Inside is red velvet and  circular space for holding (a) with red ribbon for lifting coin up. 

Matériaux Bronze, leather, velvet, metal, ribbon

Mesures Longueur: 6.8cm; Largeur: 6.8cm; Hauteur: 0.3cm;
Notes: (a)


Longueur: 9.3cm; Largeur: 9.3cm; Hauteur: 1.5cm;
Notes: (b)

Marques/étiquettes (a) Obverse:
"Jacques Cartier 1491-1557
P. Lenoir" 

Reverse:
"Mission Economique Francaise Au Canada
9-16 Octobre 1962"

Rim:
"Letres Honorable John G. Diefenbaker Premier Ministre" 
"Bronze"