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Commemorative Dollar - Halifax, Nova Scotia
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1980 |
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| Reference(s) | Pel#NS17 |
| Obverse description | Central device depicts a naval warship viewed head-on, sailing toward the viewer with bow wake rendered in relief. The legend CANADA'S NAVY arcs across the upper field, with the founding and anniversary dates 1910 and 1980 flanking the device at centre, and 70th ANNIVERSARY along the lower field. A beaded border frames the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Bust of Joseph Howe in three-quarter view, depicted in 19th-century attire with one hand raised in an oratorical gesture. The arc legend JOSEPH HOWE FESTIVAL runs along the upper field, with COMMEMORATIVE DOLLAR along the lower rim. The expiry notice Expires October 4, 1980 appears in the lower central field. Small floral ornaments flank the lower legend, and a beaded border surrounds the design. |
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