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

Artifact
Accession Number:
82.7.43a-b
Date
1962
Materials
Bronze, leather, velvet, metal, ribbon
Measurements
6.8cm (width) 6.8cm (length) 0.3cm (height)
9.3cm (width) 9.3cm (length) 1.5cm (height)
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. 
Marks/Labels
(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"

 
Category
Coin, Commemorative
Box, Presentation