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Sea Festival Dollar - Vancouver, British Columbia
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1978 |
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| Composition | Nickel brass |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BRITISH COLUMBIA 1978 VANCOUVER CAPTAIN COOK IN NOOTKA SOUND 1778 SEA FESTIVAL DOLLAR CURRENCY VALUE ONE DOLLAR EXPIRES SEPTEMBER 30, 1978 |
| Reverse description | Central field depicts a harbour scene with tall sailing ships moored at a quayside with buildings and cliffs in the background, representing Whitby Harbour in England; in the lower field, two large fish are depicted in relief. The legend 'BRITISH COLUMBIA' arcs across the top and 'SEA FESTIVAL DOLLAR' across the bottom, with an inner inscription reading 'CAPTAIN COOK APPRENTICED IN WHITBY ENGLAND'. The denomination and expiry date appear in small lettering along the lower rim within a dotted border. |
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