Posted 08/04/2022 9:22 pm
Two things:
1) The set is from 1973 not 1974.
2) It's a set of medals, not coins.
With that out of the way (
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As part of the centennial/100th anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining the Canadian Confederation in 1973, the Prince Edward Island 1973 Centennial Commission sponsored the four-piece medal set that includes four medals of the same design, one in 0.500 fine silver, one in bronze. one in copper-nickel and one in red brass. The medals were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and were designed by the Mint's Assistant Chief Engraver, Walter Ott. A limited number of gold medals of the same design were also struck.
Per the Commission, "The obverse side features Province House, as this is where the first meeting of the Fathers of Confederation was held. The words Prince Edward Island Centennial of Confederation and the official Coat of Arms are inscribed. The reverse side depicts an island surrounded by water with easy access by air and sea and is inscribed Fair Island of the Sea, an excerpt from the Island Hymn, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery."
The four medals, inserted in a blue leather case, were available for $7.95; the medals were only sold as a set. If you wanted to add the gold medal, the cost was $95.00.
1) The set is from 1973 not 1974.
2) It's a set of medals, not coins.
With that out of the way (
...As part of the centennial/100th anniversary of Prince Edward Island joining the Canadian Confederation in 1973, the Prince Edward Island 1973 Centennial Commission sponsored the four-piece medal set that includes four medals of the same design, one in 0.500 fine silver, one in bronze. one in copper-nickel and one in red brass. The medals were struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and were designed by the Mint's Assistant Chief Engraver, Walter Ott. A limited number of gold medals of the same design were also struck.
Per the Commission, "The obverse side features Province House, as this is where the first meeting of the Fathers of Confederation was held. The words Prince Edward Island Centennial of Confederation and the official Coat of Arms are inscribed. The reverse side depicts an island surrounded by water with easy access by air and sea and is inscribed Fair Island of the Sea, an excerpt from the Island Hymn, written by Lucy Maud Montgomery."
The four medals, inserted in a blue leather case, were available for $7.95; the medals were only sold as a set. If you wanted to add the gold medal, the cost was $95.00.
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