I hope that this coin will inspire Canadians of all ages, genders and backgrounds, on the ice or in everyday life."
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"The Summit Series is a compelling reminder of what Canadians can accomplish when they unite, work hard and persevere. The 1972 Summit Series is just such an event, which is why we are proud to commemorate the 50 th anniversary of this legendary hockey triumph on a circulation coin," said Marie Lemay, President and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. "Many of Canada's commemorative circulations coins celebrate events that have united Canadians in pride and celebration. And I'm pleased that the net proceeds from the sale of the collector coins commemorating the Summit Series will be donated to the Ukrainian Humanitarian Appeal." "This new circulation coin may be a small token, but I hope-fifty years later-that it might help to inspire another. "Hockey is a defining aspect of our national Canadian identity, and in 1972 Team Canada helped inspire a generation of Canadians," said The Honorable Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.
This special coin will begin circulating today. The victory united Canadians in celebrations that, 50 years on, still echo in the hearts and minds of those who experienced that glorious moment in our sporting history. That hard-fought tournament, where the pride of a nation was on the line at every face off, crowned Canada the true world champion of hockey.
28, 2022 /CNW/ - Fifty years to the day since the last game was played in an epic clash between hockey superpowers, the Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $2 circulation coin celebrating the triumph of Team Canada over the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics team (Team USSR) in the 1972 Summit Series. Sales of Summit Series collector products will help raise funds
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