2005 Canadian $1 Terry Fox: Official First Day Coin

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2005 Canadian $1 Terry Fox: Official First Day Coin


On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out to make his dream of a cancer-free tomorrow come true. After losing his leg to cancer at the age of 18, Terry Fox developed a deep desire to do his part to help end the suffering of Canadians with cancer. His Marathon of Hope was the culmination of that desire. And while Terry's plan to run across Canada was tragically cut short, the momentum of his Marathon continues.

To date, over $350 million dollars has been raised for cancer research through related initiatives. Now, on the 25th anniversary of the start of the Marathon of Hope, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to honour a Canadian hero, Terry Fox, with a special circulation one-dollar coin. While Terry is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in Terry Fox runs held around the world every year. Collect the Terry Fox coin and help keep Terry's memory - and his mission - alive.


Design

The obverse design features a bust image of Queen Elizabeth II and the phrase "ELIZABETH II D.G. REGINA". In June 2003, the Government of Canada announced that an updated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II would appear on all Canadian circulation coins in honour of the 50th anniversary of the Queen's coronation. This design is the work of artist Susanna Blunt, whose prior experience with Buckingham Palace included painting a portrait of Prince Edward.

The reverse, designed by Stan Witten, features Terry Fox with a forest in the background. On the outer periphery are the words "CANADA" and "DOLLAR".


Packaging

Your coin is presented in an RCM-branded display cover.


Specifications

Face Value: $1
Mintage: 20,000
Composition: 91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze plating
Weight (g): 7
Diameter(mm): 26.5
Finish: BU

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