Description: The coin is a 2005 Canadian one-dollar coin, known as the "Terry Fox Dollar," which commemorates Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope. The coin was issued to honor the 25th anniversary of Fox's cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. This special edition coin features an image of Terry Fox running with his prosthetic leg.The Krause-Mishler (KM) number for this coin is KM# 552 .Composition: The coin is made of 91.5% nickel with an 8.5% bronze plating.Weight: It weighs 7 grams.Diameter: The coin has a diameter of 26.5 millimeters.Design: The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II, while the reverse depicts Terry Fox running with a forest background, designed by Stan Witten.Additional Information: The coin is a Canadian dollar featuring Terry Fox, a celebrated Canadian athlete and cancer research activist. This commemorative coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to honor Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope in 1980, where he ran across Canada to raise awareness and funds for cancer research despite having lost a leg to the disease. The design includes an image of Terry Fox in action, running with his prosthetic leg.These commemorative coins hold significant sentimental value and are a testament to Fox's enduring legacy in both Canada and worldwide for his contributions to cancer research and his extraordinary perseverance. The coin was likely issued in 2005, marking the 25th anniversary of his Marathon of Hope.
Price: 4.21 CAD
Location: Vancouver, BC
End Time: 2024-11-20T21:41:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.81 CAD
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Returns Accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: Canada
Composition: Bronze plated nickel
Country of Circulation: Canada
Shape: Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Grade: Ungraded
KM Number: 552
Modified Item: No
Certification: Uncertified
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: $1
Queens: Elizabeth II (1952 - now)
Year: 2005
Currency: CAD
Country: Canada
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
