| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 25 |
| General Description | Composition: 91.5% nickel, 8.5% bronze plating Commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Women's Right to Vote with this beautifully crafted $1 coin depicting a woman proudly casting a ballot, while her daughter, who represents the future, looks on. A century ago, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta granted most women the right to vote in provincial elections, beginning the journey that would one day lead to securing voting rights for women across Canada. This hard-won victory in the Prairie Provinces was the result of years of campaigning by women's groups, beginning as early as 1890. As a result, women in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta could not only vote, but also run for and hold political office—granting them a far greater ability to drive social and political change. This breakthrough was a critical turning point in the evolution of women's rights and equality in Canada. Despite this victory in the Prairies in 1916, the path to universal suffrage in Canada was full of twists and turns. Women's experiences varied widely depending on where they lived, as well as their cultural, social, and economic status. While Ontario and British Columbia granted women the right to vote provincially in 1917, women in Quebec didn't enjoy the same rights until 1940. Some ethnic minorities were still excluded, and First Nations men and women weren't able to vote federally until 1960. |
| Obv. Description | Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right |
| Rev. Description | Woman proudly casting a ballot, while her daughter, who represents the future, looks on |
| Diameter | 26.50 mm |
| Thickness | 1.00 mm |
| Weight | 7.0000 g |
| Material | Nickel-Bronze |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint - Winnipeg (W) |
| Edge Type | plain |
| Designer | ob: Susanna Blunt re: Laurie McGaw |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
