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200 Cents - Clare Nouvelle-Écosse, Nova Scotia Monument Cignogne Église Bois
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1999 |
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| Composition | Nickel |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts Église Sainte-Marie in Pointe-de-l'Église in high relief, with a large flag and a star above the church. The surrounding legend identifies it as the tallest wooden church in North America, with an inscription below noting the church was built from 1902 to 1905. A further legend in the lower field states the token is valid at participating merchants until October 31, 1999. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a central device depicting the Monument Sigogne, a tall decorative stone monument with a cross finial, with the denomination '200 CENTS' prominently displayed in large relief lettering flanking the monument. The outer legend commemorates the 200th anniversary of the arrival of Abbé Sigogne, with the issuing municipality of Clare, Nova Scotia, identified in the lower legend. |
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