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commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12286 Posts	Posted 08/12/2025 6:25 pm Here's another "mythology" coin from Canada - the 1958 British Columbia Centennial Silver Dollar. The coin marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Province's Frasier Canyon Gold Rush, and the creation of British Columbia as a Crown colony, in 1858. (It does not commemorate the 100th Anniversary of British Columbia joining the Canadian Confederation - a 1971 Silver Dollar does that!) The commemorative reverse of the coin depicts a totem pole with carvings that represent symbolism and mythology within some of Canada's indigenous First Nations people. The figure at the top of the pole is recognized by some as a raven and, therefore, a symbol of death - hence, Canada's "Death Dollar," while others view the totem as depicting a mother bear and her cub representing family and protection. I'm in the "momma bear with cub" camp, but it's difficult to fight mythological beliefs! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74542 Posts	Posted 08/12/2025 9:28 pm Nice coin, commems! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96842 Posts	Posted 08/12/2025 10:17 pm and another nice one commems Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189029 Posts	Posted 08/13/2025 09:36 am Fantastic! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12286 Posts	Posted 08/13/2025 5:30 pm As part of its coin program to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, the Royal Canadian Mint produced several Silver Dollar designs. One featured a modern interpretation of a traditional mythological/allegorical representation of Canada via a female figure. The coin was available as a regular Proof and also as a selectively gold-plated coin (in a Proof Set). Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74542 Posts	Posted 08/13/2025 5:57 pm Very cool, commems! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96842 Posts	Posted 08/13/2025 6:05 pm love those coins commems. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12286 Posts	Posted 08/14/2025 07:53 am Here's another non-circulating legal tender (NCLT) commemorative coin from Canada that features a design steeped in mythology. It is part of the Royal Canadian Mint's Silver $5 Canadian Bank Note series. The Royal Canadian Mint describes the coin's reverse design as: "...a seascape-themed vignette from the Canadian Bank of Commerce's 1888 20-dollar bank note. The design centres a youthful figure: possibly a young Hermès, who was a god of the Greek pantheon and a patron of travellers. The figure leans on a large fish, holding a staff entwined by two snakes. Also known as a caduceus, this staff symbolizes commerce and balance. In the background are four ships from various ages of sea travel, a rocky point jutting out into the water, and a tall lighthouse to guide the vessels to safe harbour." If you'd like to learn a bit more about the coin and reference bank note, see: - 2013 Canadian Bank Of Commerce - Coin 1 Of 4 Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74542 Posts	Posted 08/14/2025 08:48 am Very nice addition, commems. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 189029 Posts	Posted 08/14/2025 09:05 am Nice examples! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96842 Posts	Posted 08/14/2025 1:19 pm very nice example commems. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12286 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 07:52 am Here's a 1927 commemorative medal that celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the B&O Railroad Company (i.e., Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company). It features the mythological Spirit of Transportation guiding a locomotive on its obverse. For more about the medal, see: - 1927 B & O Railroad Centennial Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 74542 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 11:57 am Very nice addition, commems. Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
GLB49 Bedrock of the Community United States 26226 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 12:15 pm Fine additions, commems. My American Silver Eagle collection http://goccf.com/t/448125 My random silver coin collection http://goccf.com/t/449270 My MS-70 silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490829 My dragon silver coin collection https://goccf.com/t/490859 Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 96842 Posts	Posted 08/23/2025 5:22 pm nice one commems! I love trains.. Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
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