1/2 oz 2015 Goalies: Jacques Plante Silver Proof Coin | Royal Canadian Mint

Celebrate legendary goalies from the Original Six, who fearlessly played with minimal equipment. This coin series features Canadian-born goalies whose performances transformed them into hockey legends.

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COIN HIGHLIGHTS

• Ships individually in protective packaging
• Consisting of 1/2 oz of 9999 Fine Silver
• Obverse: Features an effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Features an images of Jacques Plante defending the goal

The goalies who played hockey during the Original Six era were some of the toughest athletes to compete in any sport. They played with little protective gear, no face/head protection. Unlike today's players, they were poorly paid and had little support from the team if they were injured.

Jacques Plante was one of the all time great goalies, leading his team to six Stanley Cups and winning seven Vezina Trophy's. He was the first NHL goalie to wear a mask while playing. He was also the first goalie to actively leave his crease and handle the puck, and had a lifetime 2.38 GAA.

ABOUT THE ROYAL CANADIAN MINT

The Royal Canadian Mint is known as one of the most reputable mints in the world. The Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint opened in 1908 and was renamed The Royal Canadian Mint in 1931 when control was transferred to the Canadian government. Their high standards for excellence and quality allowed them to be the first refinery to manufacture 9999 fine gold bullion coins in 1982, as well as the first to reach 99999 fine gold purity in 1998.