{"product_id":"1997-canada-1-canada-ussr-hockey-series-25th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-case-card","title":"1997 Canada $1 Canada–USSR Hockey Series 25th Anniversary Sterling Silver Proof Dollar – Case \u0026 Card","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaul Henderson's famous goal from 1972 is captured on this 1997 sterling silver proof dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint, dated 1972-1997 for the 25th anniversary of the Canada-USSR hockey series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 92.5% silver, 25.175 g and 36.07 mm across. It comes in its capsule and maroon Mint case with the Mint's card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% silver \/ 7.5% copper (sterling)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.175 g (23.29 g pure silver, 0.749 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 36.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Royal Canadian Mint 'Proof Dollar' card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule and maroon Mint case with Mint card; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: Not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Walter Burden (reverse, after a painting by André L'Archevêque) \/ Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs the Mint's card tells it, Canada went into the third period of the eighth and final game down 5-3. Phil Esposito and Yvan Cournoyer tied it, and with seconds left Henderson scored 'the goal that was heard around the world'. The design was inspired by a painting by André L'Archevêque.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe most famous goal in Canadian hockey on a sterling proof dollar. A must for any hockey fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67909475565841,"sku":"FS-EDM-0262","price":79.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0262_1.jpg?v=1793250643","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1997-canada-1-canada-ussr-hockey-series-25th-anniversary-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-case-card","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}