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The Royal Canadian Mint captures Winston Churchill by Yousuf Karsh

  • Sep 03, 2019
  • Canadiana
  • 4 MINUTES READ
The Roaring Lion by Yousuf Karsh is one of the most widely reproduced images in the history of photography. For the first time since its existence, the Estate of Yousuf Karsh has granted permission of a reinterpretation – in the shape of a Canadian coin.
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2019 $100 Fine Silver Coin – Yousuf Karsh: The Roaring Lion
The Roaring Lion by Yousuf Karsh is one of the most widely reproduced images in the history of photography. For the first time since its existence, the Estate of Yousuf Karsh has granted permission of a reinterpretation – in the shape of a Canadian coin.
The Roaring Lion by Yousuf Karsh is one of the most widely reproduced images in the history of photography. For the first time since its existence, the Estate of Yousuf Karsh has granted permission of a reinterpretation – in the shape of a Canadian coin. The Roaring Lion by Yousuf Karsh is one of the most widely reproduced images in the history of photography. For the first time since its existence, the Estate of Yousuf Karsh has granted permission of a reinterpretation – in the shape of a Canadian coin.
10 oz. Pure Silver Coin - Winston Churchill: The Roaring Lion 10 oz. Pure Silver Coin - Winston Churchill: The Roaring Lion
“He would be very pleased! I don’t know of any other reproduction that is so true to the original. This is marvelous,” says Mrs. Karsh before she glances over at Eric and adds, “He’s done him proud! We’re thrilled. This has been the loveliest experience.” “He would be very pleased! I don’t know of any other reproduction that is so true to the original. This is marvelous,” says Mrs. Karsh before she glances over at Eric and adds, “He’s done him proud! We’re thrilled. This has been the loveliest experience.”