Description
Tune in to the pride and celebration. Includes a full-colour booklet looking back at 75 years of CBC/Radio-Canada's landmark moments, innovations, and icons.
Tune in to the pride and celebration.
For 75 years, Canada’s public broadcaster has contributed to the nation’s identityby broadcasting the diverse stories of this country’s people. Despite today’s everchangingmedia environment, CBC/Radio-Canada continues to give all Canadiansthe opportunity to share their experiences in brand newways. Be inspired byCBC/Radio-Canada’s exciting future and join this specialanniversary celebration.
The microphone depicted on this coin was created by CBC/Radio-Canada forthe Royal Tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. It was designedfor outdoor broadcasts, and its special wind-resisting device —commonplacetoday—represented a major technological advance. This microphone is a reminderof the past and a testament to CBC/Radio-Canada’s commitment to overcomingchallenges, creating new technologies, and breaking new ground.
For 75 years, Canada’s public broadcaster has contributed to the nation’s identityby broadcasting the diverse stories of this country’s people. Despite today’s everchangingmedia environment, CBC/Radio-Canada continues to give all Canadiansthe opportunity to share their experiences in brand newways. Be inspired byCBC/Radio-Canada’s exciting future and join this specialanniversary celebration.
The microphone depicted on this coin was created by CBC/Radio-Canada forthe Royal Tour of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. It was designedfor outdoor broadcasts, and its special wind-resisting device —commonplacetoday—represented a major technological advance. This microphone is a reminderof the past and a testament to CBC/Radio-Canada’s commitment to overcomingchallenges, creating new technologies, and breaking new ground.
Specifications
Product Number 115949
Composition cupro-nickel
Weight 12.61 g
Edge plain
Certificate n/a
Face Value25 cents
Finish specimen
Artist Royal Canadian Mint engravers (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse )
