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Behind the Design: L. M. Montgomery Commemorative $1 Circulation Coin

  • Jun 26, 2024
  • Canadiana
  • 1 minute read

Discover the design details behind our newest commemorative circulation coin celebrating Anne of Green Gables creator L. M. Montgomery.

An internationally-renowned literary icon, Montgomery is the first author to ever be featured on a Canadian circulation coin. Designed by artist Brenda Jones, the coin is a fitting tribute to a writer whose most famous character is indelibly engraved in our collective imagination.

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Discover the design details behind our newest commemorative circulation coin celebrating Anne of Green Gables creator L. M. Montgomery.

An internationally-renowned literary icon, Montgomery is the first author to ever be featured on a Canadian circulation coin. Designed by artist Brenda Jones, the coin is a fitting tribute to a writer whose most famous character is indelibly engraved in our collective imagination.

Design details behind the L. M. Montgomery commemorative circulation coin
L. M. Montgomery commemorative circulation coin in hand
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