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2022 Alexander Graham Bell on reverse of this loonie

COLOURED $1 LOONIE taken from a roll

(coin comes in a 2 x 2 holder)

This listing is for ONE 2022 Coloured loonie celebrating the 175th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell. The picture shows you an example of what you will receive. Each is minted in 3 ply nickel finish plated steel and weighs 6.27 grams and has a diameter of 26.5 mm. They will come to you in a 2 x 2 holder.

Each loonie has a selectively coloured (blue) image on the reverse

Designed by Canadian artist Chris Gorey, the coin’s reverse commemorates the 175^th anniversary (“175 YEARS/ANS”) of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922) by honouring his legacy of innovation. A reproduction of Bell’s signature is paired with a portrait of the inventor in his later years, when much of his scientific work was done at his estate in Baddeck, N.S. Those experiments are represented by schematic illustrations of the Silver Dart—the aircraft that achieved the first controlled, powered flight in Canada—and the record-setting HD-4 hydrofoil; both crafts made history on Bras d’Or Lake, represented by the waves that are highlighted in blue on the colourized coin. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Special Features

A celebration of innovation! The year 2022 marks the 175^th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922), whose interests and ideas left an indelible mark on Canada’s history of innovation.
Two versions! The 2022 175^th Anniversary of the Birth of Alexander Graham Bell commemorative $1 coin is available in two different versions: non-colour, and with selective colour.
Two scientific milestones! The $1 coin highlights Bell’s contributions to two scientific milestones achieved in Canada: the first powered aircraft to fly in Canada, the Silver Dart; and the HD-4 hydrofoil that set a new world record for marine speed.
Blue wave! Both the HD-4 and the Silver Dart made history on Nova Scotia’s Bras d’Or Lake. The Cape Breton locale that served as Bell’s setting for experimentation is represented by the blue waves on the colourized coin’s reverse.
Uncirculated coins! These coins have never been circulated—they all have a newly minted quality.

DID YOU KNOW?

Alexander Graham Bell’s legacy of innovation encompasses so much more than the telephone. Problem solving and critical thinking are key to many STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) fields and Bell dedicated his life to solving challenges, whether it was sound transmission or aeronautics.

Even in his later years, Bell remained committed to scientific exploration and discovery, and he continued to do innovative work in various fields—including aviation, which was his main interest in the 1890s and early 1900s. His Aerial Experiment Association (AEA), which was managed and funded by his wife Mabel, laid the groundwork for the development of aviation in Canada.

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CANADIAN& US buyers: This coin has free shipping in Canada and $1.69 to USA. Shipping time is up to Canada Post/USPS. I have no control over how long Canada Post (and/or USPS) takes to get it to you.

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