2022 Canada Loonie Oscar Peterson $1

Description: IN STOCK and ready to ship to you! You will receive ONE loonie coin 2022 Oscar Peterson on reverse of this loonie $1 LOONIE taken from a roll (coin comes in a 2 x 2 holder) This listing is for ONE 2022 loonie celebrating the life of Oscar Peterson. The picture shows you an example of what you will receive. Each is minted in 3 ply nickel finish plated and weighs 6.27 grams and has a diameter of 26.5 mm. They will come to you in a 2 x 2 holder.Each loonie has an image of Mr. Peterson playing piano on the reverse The Design Behind The Oscar Peterson loonie Designed by Canadian artist Valentine De Landro, the reverse celebrates the life and legacy of Oscar Peterson (1925-2007), one of the greatest pianists of all time. It features a depiction of the musician seated at his piano, playing his powerful civil rights anthem Hymn to Freedom, while musical notes and chord symbols from that piece also appear in the design. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The 2022 Celebrating Oscar Peterson commemorative one-dollar coin reflects the pride Canadians feel for the legendary pianist whose love of music was evident in every performance. That sense of joy, and the powerful emotions conveyed through it is captured in this coin which is a lasting tribute to Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) and his music. Special Features Canada celebrates Oscar Peterson! Piano virtuoso. Jazz legend. Composer, educator and advocate. Celebrate the extraordinary life, work and legacy of Canada’s Oscar Peterson (1925-2007) and his exceptional contributions to Canadian music and culture, as well as his reputation as one of the world’s most respected and influential jazz artists of all time. Uncirculated coins! None of these coins have been circulated—they all have a newly minted quality.Lower mintage than 2021! Only 15,000 rolls are available--your coin is taken from a roll. DID YOU KNOW? Oscar Peterson began playing both the trumpet and the piano at the age of five. At the age of eight, Oscar decided to focus solely on the piano after his lungs were weakened by a year-long battle with tuberculosis. Oscar Peterson was a prolific performer and recording artist. His first recording, I Got Rhythm, was released in Canada in 1945. He went on to produce over 400 recordings in his career, including the popular albums Night Train (1962) and Canadiana Suite (1964), his “musical portrait of the Canada I love.” The Oscar Peterson Trio helped make Oscar Peterson a household name in the 1950s. The group’s composition changed several times through the years—it even became a quartet in 1974. He also played in duos and on hundreds of albums by other legendary artists, from Ella Fitzgerald to Louis Armstrong, who called him “the man with four hands.” Taxes: GST or HST is charged for all Canadian buyers. ***only 99.99% silver is exempt (this is Revenue Canada's ruling) I have a very customer-friendly local pickup policy. Read about it in my ebay store policies! INTERNATIONAL buyers: First coin costs $4.99 or more for overseas shipping. Extra coins add 79 cents shipping cost each overseas. Shipping time is up to Canada Post and your countries' postal system. - your item is being sent via Canada Post international letterpost service. Check with me about projected shipping time if it is a concern. I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.

Price: 4.49 CAD

Location: Edmonton, Alberta

End Time: 2025-02-13T06:28:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0.69 CAD