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14-Karat Gold Coin - 75th Game in the World's Longest Running International Hockey Series
2006
Mintage 9,000
Archived
14-Karat Gold Coin - 75th Game in the World's Longest Running International Hockey Series
2006
Mintage 9,000
$0.72 USD
Masters Club:
10
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
Join the excitement on the ice as Canada’s Royal Military College of Canada and the United States Military Academylace up their skates for the 75th game in the ongoing competition between their two institutions.The brainchild of General Douglas MacArthur, the first game was played in 1923 as a way to foster goodwill between two national military schools - what better way to build team spirit among North America’s futuremilitary leaders!This friendly game between gentlemen was celebrated with tea dances and church parades, but once the men were on the ice, spirits quickly intensified. It was a hard fought game that the Royal Military College of Canada won by a score of 3-0. Local reporters billed it as the best hockey in years and both teams eagerlyawaited theirrematch the following year.In 2006, the 75th face off in this ongoing competition will be played out in Canada - a milestone that makes this ongoing competition the longest international hockey series in the world. Struck in 14-karat gold witha laserenhanced design, it captures all the passionthat’s inspired by national pride.
Specifications
Product Number
6215006
Mintage
9,000
Composition
58.33% gold, 41.67% silver
Weight
12 g
Edge
Reeded
Face Value
100 dollars
Finish
Proof
Artist
Tony Bianco
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