{"product_id":"2010-5-olympic-commemorative-hockey-1oz-silver-maple-leaf-gold-plated","title":"2010 1oz $5 OLYMPIC COMMEMORATIVE HOCKEY SILVER MAPLE LEAF (GOLD PLATED)","description":"\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2010 $5 Olympic Commemorative Hockey 1oz. Silver Maple Leaf (Gold Plated) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVictory on home ice is golden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo other winter activity gets Canadians fired up like hockey. Fervent fans declare, Hockey is Canada’s game. Others proclaim, Canada IS hockey. Indeed, the spirit of this game is woven into the cultural fabric of cities and towns across Canada; the legacy of early settlers who brought their favourite stick games from Europe. As they adapted hurling, shinty and bandy for the Canadian ice, they were further influenced by the First Nations’ game of lacrosse. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHockey transformed winter’s harsh monotony into a season of drama and excitement. And in 1920, this fast-paced game was introduced to the world when men’s ice hockey made its Olympic debut at the Games of the VIIE Olympiade in Antwerp (Belgium) and has been played at every Olympic Winter Games since the IOC in 1925, formally recognized the 1924 International Sports Week staged in Chamonix, France as the Olympic Winter Games.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot surprisingly, Canada dominated the early tournaments with the American team ever-ready to challenge its claim a rivalry that has also defined women’s ice hockey ever since its inaugural Olympic game was played in Nagano (Japan) in 1998. On day 14 (February 25, 2010) of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the Canadian women’s ice hockey team captured its third consecutive gold medal when it defeated the United States in an emotional 2-0 win. Three days later, the Canadian men’s ice hockey team defeated its American rivals 3-2 with a sudden-death overtime goal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem number: 111948\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 5 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver with gold plating\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 31.39\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 38\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Bullion with gold plating\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommemorating Team Canada women’s and men’s Olympic gold medal wins in ice hockey at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics honouring the spirit of the Olympic Games, with an ice hockey player in full stride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis numismatic coin features gold plating on a bullion finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly 10,000 coins available worldwide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaroon case with an insert housing the encapsulated coin, accompanied by a serialized certificate. Protected by a special Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games themed sleeve, with official Hockey Canada authenticity hologram sticker.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51179762876548,"sku":"111948","price":234.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/Special_Edition_Olympic_Silver_Coin_Set_Ice_Hockey_reverse_copy__38525.1694976397.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759813292","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2010-5-olympic-commemorative-hockey-1oz-silver-maple-leaf-gold-plated","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}