Red River Indian Dollar - Winnipeg, Manitoba

€1.00
LocationCanada
Year1978
TypeEmergency merchant token
CompositionNickel
Weight14.0 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness2.19 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Reference(s) Pel#MB27
Obverse descriptionHead of Chief Gordon Lathlin in traditional headdress
Obverse lettering1933 - CHIEF GORDON LATHLIN - 1976
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTraditional design with Fort Garry gate at left
Reverse letteringWINNIPEG, CANADA 1978 CURRENCY VALUE ONE DOLLAR - EXPIRES SEPT. 15, 1978 CREE - RED RIVER INDIAN DOLLAR
Reverse scriptLatin
MintSherritt Mint, Fort
Saskatchewan, Canada (1927-date)
Mintage1978  - - 33 000
1978  - Dot next to Fort Garry gate - 10
1978  - Struck in .999 silver - 25
Catalog ID3260543820
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