By rdnewsNOW staff

VICTORY STAMPEDE COIN

Mint commemorates 1919 Victory Stampede

Jul 5, 2019 | 8:58 AM

CALGARY- One hundred years after Calgarians chose to dedicate the greatest outdoor show on earth to Canada’s returning First World War soldiers, the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a new silver coin commemorating the historic Victory Stampede of 1919.

The coin was unveiled yesterday at Stampede Park’s Military display, which showcases and honours Canada’s Armed Forces.

“The 1919 Victory Stampede offered a place for everyone to come together and celebrate following the Great War. One-hundred years later and we continue to be a gathering place for our community,” says Dana Peers, President & Chairman of the Board of the Calgary Stampede. “We are very proud of our history and to have it recognized with a commemorative coin is very special.”

Calgary artist Michelle Grant’s design on the reverse of the 99.99% pure silver coin captures the excitement of the roping competition, which was one of many rodeo events on the Victory Stampede program.

The 57,000 spectators in attendance on the last week of August 1919, were treated to cowboys and cowgirls showing off their skills in bronco riding, fancy roping, trick riding, relay races and more.

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Building on the success of that historic event, the Calgary Stampede became an annual tradition.