2009 Montreal Canadiens Special Edition Sterling Silver & Acrylic Stand

2009 Montreal Canadiens Proof Silver Dollar 100th Anniversary Special Edition with acrylic stand issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.

As is typical, the coin may have some light toning.

The Montreal Canadiens - Celebrating hockey's greatest dynasty (1909-2009) Founded on December 4, 1909, eight years prior to the formation of the NHL, the Montreal Canadiens are the oldest and most successful franchise in professional hockey history. The numbers speak for themselves Fifty-four members of Hockey Hall of Fame, countless individual trophy winners, 15 retired jerseys, and of course, an NHL-record 24 Stanley Cup Championships - including an unprecedented five consecutive titles from 1956-1960 and an amazing 10 in 15 seasons from 1964-65 to 1978-79.

A memento to stand the test of time. In 2009, a Commemorative one-dollar coin will enter circulation to celebrate the pride shared by Habs fans from coast to coast. For hockey enthusiasts and avid collectors this 2009 Special Edition Proof Silver Dollar is the ultimate memento to keep the spirit of hockey alive for generations to come.

Specifications:
Item number: 105094 (acrylic stand)
Face Value: 1 dollar
Mintage: 15,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 25.175
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof

Special Features:
Celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Montreal Canadiens. Features gold plating on the reverse and edge of the coin.

Packaging:
Hockey ice-inspired coin stand for home or office. The coin is encapsulated, and the package comes with a Commemorative themed sleeve.