1967 Canadian Confederation Medals- Lombardo Mint

PocketArt

I picked these up at local coin club auction last week for next to nothing. I thought they had an interesting design, and thought maybe I'd purchased some silver on the cheap! Well, they are silver...that is silver "plated," and gold plated over bronze. They don't command much value from what I've researched; yet, most that I've seen are corroded, or, have significant surface issues. These are in descent shape.

I'm curious if any of you know what the mintage of any of these particular issues may be? Also, I couldn't find any info on the Queen Elizabeth/Prince Philip visit medals.

Any info is appreciated, thanks!

Black spot is from a marker and on plastic case.

This is the reverse of the previous single medals in circular case.

291fifth

Very few post-1960 medals have garnered much collector interest. I wonder if they ever will?

1960NYGiants

There is actually a club dedicated to collecting the 1967 Canada Centennial medals. We will be meeting at the RCNA convention in Mississagua on August 11th.

The Lombardo pieces in the OP are relatively common generally available in the $5-$10 for excellent examples. Once the spots show up they go for $1-$2. The set was produced for the 1967 World Expo held in Montreal. QE II + Phillip visited the Expo on July 3, 1967.

The 2nd group are very common $2-$3 for nice examples. Often found in dealers' "junque" boxes.

PocketArt

@1960NYGiants said:
There is actually a club dedicated to collecting the 1967 Canada Centennial medals. We will be meeting at the RCNA convention in Mississagua on August 11th.

The Lombardo pieces in the OP are relatively common generally available in the $5-$10 for excellent examples. Once the spots show up they go for $1-$2. The set was produced for the 1967 World Expo held in Montreal. QE II + Phillip visited the Expo on July 3, 1967.

The 2nd group are very common $2-$3 for nice examples. Often found in dealers' "junque" boxes.

Thank you @1960NYGiants for your insight. That sounds like an interesting meeting to attend, and to be a part- I'm only familiar with what the RCM produced for the Confederation centennial as coinage. Many interesting varieties I check for on those, so, was a bit thunderstruck when I saw these Lombardo medals/tokens.

I get the impression that most of these medals, especially the Lombardo medals/tokens were sold for more than what they are currently worth? Which doesn't seem too uncommon...it's just unfortunate that the Lombardo mint couldn't have just made these out of a white metal alloy, brass, and perhaps bronze. Plating must have been cheaper than going other routes. I do like the Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth II design- too bad not pure silver!

Zut alors!

adele_lo

Hi!! I am looking for all of those but especially the royal visit. If someone has any for sale, I am interested!!