2009 CANADIAN $20 CALGARY FLAMES GOALIE MASK

STERLING SILVER COLOURED COIN (LIMITED EDITION)

50 years ago – NHL Silver Goalie Mask Coins

At approximately 7:10 p.m. on Nov. 1, 1959, 'just another game'

turned into one of the landmark moments in NHL history. 

All-Star Jacques Plante, in goal for the Montreal Canadiens, 

was struck in the face with a shot by Rangers forward Andy

Bathgate at 3:06 of the first period.

After a 21-minute delay, Plante returned to the Canadiens’ 

bench. Red Fisher of the Montreal Gazette, who has covered 

the NHL for more than 50 years, described the scene after 

Plante was struck. “When he came out with the mask, you c

ould feel and hear the buzz of the crowd,” Fisher recalled. 

The Canadiens went on to win, 3-1.

The NHL goalie mask soon became part of the goaltender’s

equipment despite initial resistance from some team’s

management. The style, shape and materials used have 

evolved over the years from the Plante’s first model to the 

present day cage style masks which you see depicted on 

the coin.

Beautifully engraved and painted, this Silver Goalie Mask Coin

from the Royal Canadian Mint are another Mint first. The teams

goalie mask is painted with the team’s logo and colors. Players

often change for each team from year to year, but this stunning

coin will remain relevant year after year.

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Specifications:

Mintage - 125 (Estimated)

Composition - .925Ag

Finish - Proof

Weight - 27.78g

Diameter - 40mm

Edge - Serrated

Face Value - $20

Artist - Susanna Blunt (Obverse)