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Gilbert Dollar - St. John's, Newfoundland
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1983 |
| Type | Local coin token |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicting the coat of arms of the City of St. John's, Newfoundland, featuring a heraldic shield flanked by two armored supporters and surmounted by a crest. The legend ST. JOHN'S NEWFOUNDLAND curves along the upper rim and CITY OF OPPORTUNITY along the lower rim, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | ST. JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND CITY OF OPPORTUNITY |
| Reverse description | Facing portrait bust of Sir Humphrey Gilbert with beard and Elizabethan collar in high relief at center, flanked by the dates 1583 and 1983 commemorating the 400th anniversary of his claiming Newfoundland for England. The legend GILBERT DOLLAR curves along the upper rim, with VALUE $1.00 IN ST. JOHN'S. EXPIRES OCT. 29, '83 along the lower portion, all within a beaded border. |
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