- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $75
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2015
- Denomination:$75
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):0.25
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:1523
- Product type:Coin
The grand finale. After 52 matches that will be played over a 30-day period in Moncton, Montr al, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver, the eyes of the world will settle on Vancouver, British Columbia, to see which of the record 24 national teams will win the most coveted cup in women's soccer.
On July 5, 2015, a historic game in women'ssoccer will be played in Vancouver's BC Place-the final match in the 7th FIFA Women's World CupTM/MC, soccer's premier championship that's held every four years by the F d ration Internationale de Football Association.
A show of pride. BC Place, which has already hosted a number of international soccer events, as well as the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, will provide spectators with a bright and airy venue to celebrate soccer and the grand finale of the tournament.
This coin sets the stage for historic soccer! Order yours today!
Special features:
¥ Official commemorative coin of the FIFA Women's World Cup Canada 2015TM/MC!
¥ One of three gold coins celebrating the largest athletic competition for women in the world, and the first time a single sporting event is held in Canada from coast to coast-collect all three historic coins!
¥ An exceptional collectible for any Canadian who's proud to hostFIFA Women's World Cup 2015TM/MC, particularly residents of the six citieswhere the tournament will be played: Moncton, Montr al, Ottawa, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver.
¥ Your coin is GST/HST exempt.
About the Design:
Canadian artist Tony Bianco has created a highly detailed design of Vancouver's BC Place featuringits newly installed columns designed to support the stadium's retractable roof-the largest of its kind in the world. A soccer ball soars above the stadium in celebration of the 2015 tournament while orcas in the foreground and mountains in the background introduce quintessential images of Canada's West Coast.
