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100 Years - Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Apprentis Numismates
| Issuer | Apprentis Numismates |
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| Year | 2023 |
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| Size | 113 × 62 mm |
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| Obverse description | Central oval vignette with an engraved view of the Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, framed by ornate scrollwork borders in dark brown and gold tones. To the left, the denomination numeral 100 appears in large gold letterpress, with a red serial number above; to the right, a circular guilloche seal enclosing a heraldic coat of arms with the series letter A-I alongside. The lower margin carries a signature with the title DIRECTEUR, and a gold guilloche underprint band runs horizontally across the lower third of the note. |
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| Reverse lettering | 100 CENTENAIRE 1923-2023 100 |
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Apprentis Numismates is a Quebec-based numismatic youth education organization whose occasional souvenir issues are produced as teaching tools rather than circulating currency. This piece commemorates the centenary of the current Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, whose construction began in 1923 after the previous structure was destroyed by fire — the site itself has drawn pilgrims since the 17th century, making it one of the oldest continuous pilgrimage destinations in North America.
Claude Bernard's signature as issuing authority is consistent with the club's practice of crediting an organizational officer rather than a printer or engraver.