Commemorative coin for the Calgary Convention Centre 1974
Artifact
Accession Number:
80.5.778a
Date
1974Materials
Gold?
Measurements
3.9 cm (width)
3.9 cm (length)
0.2 cm (height)
Description
Commemorative coin for the official opening of the Calgary Convention Centre Nov. 15, 1974 and in honour of John G. Diefenbaker. Obverse features logo of the Convention Centre circa 1970s of three two bar rainbow shapes. Reverse features the Coat of Arms of Calgary inside a large letter C. Coin is very shiny and gold colour.
Marks/Labels
Obverse:
"Calgary Convention Centre"
Reverse:
"Opening Festival Souvenir Nov. 13-16. 1974"
On reverse crest:
"1884 Onward 1984"
Accession number on black on rim of coin.
Category
Coin, Commemorative