Starting in circulation today, the Royal Canadian Mint has revealed a new $1 coin honouring one of Atlantic Canada’s most prolific authors on what would be her 150th birthday.
The coin honouring Lucy Maud Montgomery will pay tribute to her role in popularizing Prince Edward Island and Canada through her story of Anne of Green Gables, as well as her other pieces of work. The coin was unveiled this week at the Green Gables Heritage Place, the inspiration behind Montgomery’s iconic novel.
The artwork on the coin was done by P.E.I. artist Brenda Jones, and features a profile portrait of Montgomery around the time Anne of Green Gables was written, as well as her signature and the famous cat drawing she would often include when she signed her name.
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Montgomery was born in Clifton, P.E.I., in 1874, and she published hundreds of stories as well as 20 novels. She later settled in Toronto where she died in 1942. She was laid to rest at the Cavendish Cemetery in P.E.I.
The coin will be limited to three million, with two million of them being coloured. Collector items including a fine silver coin and a wrap of 25 uncirculated coins will also be available.
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