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MONNAIE OTTAWA [2 records]

Record 1 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

A short form for the "Royal Mint in Ottawa" (1908-1931) or the "Royal Canadian Mint", as it has been officially known since 1931, as opposed to the London Mint; sometimes used to distinguish it from the Hull (between 1965 and 1985) or Winnipeg plants.

Key term(s)
  • Ottawa Mint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

Abrégé pour la succursale d'Ottawa de la Monnaie royale de Londres (1908-1931) ou pour la «Monnaie royale canadienne» depuis 1931; parfois utilisé pour distinguer l'établissement d'Ottawa de ceux de Hull (entre 1965 et 1985) et de Winnipeg.

Key term(s)
  • Monnaie d'Ottawa

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Coins and Bank Notes
  • Numismatics
  • Coining
OBS

An expression used to refer to the Head Office of the Royal Canadian Mint or its production plant, sometimes to both, to distinguish them from the Winnipeg plant where current coins are struck.

OBS

See related term: Ottawa plant.

Key term(s)
  • Ottawa Mint

French

Domaine(s)
  • Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
  • Numismatique
  • Monnayage
OBS

Expressions utilisées pour signifier le siège social de la Monnaie royale canadienne ou l'usine de production des pièces d'investissement et de collection, parfois même les deux, pour les distinguer de l'établissement de Winnipeg où est frappée la monnaie courante.

Key term(s)
  • Monnaie d'Ottawa
  • établissement d'Ottawa
  • établissement monétaire d'Ottawa

Spanish

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