Coin in its capsule in the Royal Canadian Mint's metal case with the information card printed inside the lid. Not graded. You receive the exact coin shown.
Hockey players chase the puck on this 2000 sterling silver proof 50 cents from the Royal Canadian Mint, dated 1875-2000. It marks the first recorded modern hockey game, played at the Victoria Skating Rink in Montreal on March 3, 1875.
Struck in 92.5% silver, 9.3 g and 27.13 mm across. It comes in its capsule in the Mint's metal case, with the story of the coin printed inside the lid.
Certificate: Mint information card in the case lid
Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
Condition: Proof coin in capsule and Mint metal case with printed card; not graded
Mintage: 50,091 (sources differ on the figure per coin)
Designer: Brian Hughes (reverse) / Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)
Historical Significance
The coin is part of the Mint's Canadian Sports Firsts series and was designed by Brian Hughes. That 1875 game used rules and a playing area that shaped the modern sport, with a puck in place of a ball.
Why We Love This One
A must for hockey fans: the birth of Canada's game on a small sterling proof, in its original case.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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