Saturday, March 3, 2012

Canadiens' logo on Canadian dollar for centennial

The Montreal Canadiens will have a Canadian dollar coin minted with their widely recognized "CH" logo featured prominently as part of celebrations leading to the NHL team's 100th anniversary next year.

Approximately 10 million Canadian dollar coins honoring the ice hockey franchise's centennial will be struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and issued for circulation.

The Canadiens have won a record 24 Stanley Cups, including their first in 1916 _ one year before the NHL was formed _ as the National Hockey Association champion when they beat the Pacific Coast Hockey Association winner Portland Rosebuds.

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