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Are there any coins with owls on them? I'm an owl nut. I know it's not what you had in mind but here you go.  |
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Here's a 2012 commemorative silver dollar from Canada. It was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Calgary stampede. Very nice!  |
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Merino Ram on a 1991 Australian 50 cent coin:  |
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Merino Ram on a 1991 Australian 50 cent coin: Nice example! |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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Here's another classic US commemorative coin, this time one featuring a badger. Go Badgers! The coin was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin Territory (not Statehood). 1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Half Dollar  If you'd like to read more about the Wisconsin half dollar, check out my previous post: 1936 Wisconsin Territorial Half DollarCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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The coin was issued to mark the 100th anniversary of the Wisconsin Territory (not Statehood). The interesting distinction. Nice example! |
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Merino Ram on a 1991 Australian 50 cent coin: Quote:
1936 Wisconsin Territorial Centennial Half Dollar Nice examples! |
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Canada
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1973 Greece. 1 Drachma Regime of the Colonels.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Nice...doubled sided animal theme.
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1973 Greece. 1 Drachma Regime of the Colonels. Quote:
Nice...doubled sided animal theme. Indeed! |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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1973 Greece.
1 Drachma Regime of the Colonels. Nice "recall" of the Athenian Owl coins of ancient Greece. I like it! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
United States
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The grizzly bear makes another appearance in the classic US commemorative series (on another California-themed coin!). This one was issued to support the California-Pacific International Exposition that was held in San Diego, CA in 1935 and 1936. The coin is often referred to by its nickname - "San Diego." The grizzly bear is seen to Minerva's right (the viewer's left). 1936-S California-Pacific International Exposition Half Dollar  To read more about the coin, have a look at my previous post on it: 1935 California-Pacific Intl Exposition Half DollarTo read about many other US commemorative coins: Read More: Commems CollectionCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Very nice! |
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Picked this out of the bargain bin just because it was big and heavy, about the size of a Morgan dollar........ Alley cat, Manx cat, and 2 birds.   |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@Rothery: Nice pickup - Thanks for sharing!
The IOM released about 30 different different designs in its "Cat Crown" series between 1970 and 2016 - it could make for a nice collection!
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