The Royal Canadian Mint, proud producer of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games athlete medals, celebrate Canada’s first Olympic gold medal with a commemorative coin. The first Canada Gold Medal in 2010 Vancouver Olympic won by Alex Bolideau in men's moguls 14 February 2010 at Cypress Mountain. Alex Bilodeau has accepted a gold commemorative coin himself from the Royal Canadian Mint at their Pavilion in Vancouver, celebrating Canada's first Olympic gold medal on home soil. This coin captures first momentous occasion by featuring a design of four athletes in various celebratory poses. Only 2,010 of this coin were minted by Royal Canada Mint.
Alexandre Bilodeau (French pronunciation: [bilɔdo]; born September 8, 1987) is a Canadian freestyle skier from Montreal, Quebec. Bilodeau currently resides in Rosemère, Quebec. Bilodeau won a gold medal in the men's moguls at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, becoming the first Canadian to win a gold medal at an Olympic Games held in Canada. The Gold Medal won at Cypress Mountain on 14 February 2010.
Photo by Royal Canadian Mint: From left: The Honourable Peter Van Loan, Canada Minister of International Trade, Alex Bilodeau and Susan Dujmovic.Alexandre Bilodeau left a legacy for Canadians that will be a great history to remember forever. The beauty of this 22 carat gold coin reflects the greatness and pride of Canadians have in showcasing the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. For a price of $989.95 dollar, this coin is a bit expensive but considering this is a special moment for all Canadians, this coin is worth to hold to. Its also came with a very low mintage.
Specifications:
Mintage: Limited to 2010 coins worldwide.Composition: 91.67% gold, 8.33 % silver.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 16.0 g.
Diameter: 29 mm.
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: $200
Coin Designer: Bonnie Ross (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
You can check this coin at Royal Canada Mint website.
Source: Royal Canada Mint, Wikipedia.
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