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On April 12, 1980, Terry Fox set out to make his dream of a cancer-free tomorrow come true. On the 25th anniversary of the start of the Marathon of Hope, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly honoured this Canadian hero with a special circulation $1 coin. This coin became the first circulation coin to feature a Canadian.
Terrance Stanley Fox (1958–1981) was a Canadian athlete, humanitarian, and cancer research activist. In 1980, with one leg having been amputated due to cancer, he embarked on an east to west cross-Canada run to raise money and awareness for cancer research. Although the spread of his cancer eventually forced him to end his quest after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres (3,339 mi), and ultimately cost him his life, his efforts resulted in a lasting, worldwide legacy. The annual Terry Fox Run, first held in 1981, has grown to involve millions of participants in over 60 countries and is now the world's largest one-day fundraiser for cancer research.
Obverse
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Fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 77 years old, facing right and surrounded by the inscription. Date below. ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA |
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Reverse
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Depicts Terrance "Terry" Stanley Fox running (left) with a forest in the background, surrounded by the country name and the facial value. CANADA DOLLAR |
Edge |
1 Dollar
4th portrait
25th Anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
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25th Anniversary of Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Aureate Bronze Plated Nickel |
Weight | 7 g |
Diameter | 26.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.95 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 11 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
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