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73.    1870-1970 Manitoba commemorative nickel dollar with "G.A.N. 1918-70" Countermark in oval, acc

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:10.00 - 50.00 USD
73.    1870-1970 Manitoba commemorative nickel dollar with  G.A.N. 1918-70  Countermark in oval, acc
73.    1870-1970 Manitoba commemorative nickel dollar with "G.A.N. 1918-70" Countermark in oval, according to Counterstamp expert and author Gregory Brunk, "It was reported in the early 1970s that these pieces were issued by the Arab Community of Vancouver, British Columbia. They commemorate Gamal Abdel Nasser, who became President of Egypt in 1956, and later became President of the United Arab Republic when that federation was created in 1958. The countermark appears under the chin of Queen Elizabeth II...Approx. 500 pcs....In 1999 a Quebec coin dealer was offering the coins at $100.00 each." Greg suggests that between 500 and 1000 were countermarked? He gives a reference number of CMPOL406.