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Record 1 2017-09-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Variety Shows and Circuses
  • Police
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
OBS

A formation performed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) Musical Ride.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Spectacles de variétés et Cirque
  • Police
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
OBS

Figure exécutée par le Carrousel de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC).

Spanish

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Record 2 1997-01-29

English

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

A large coin generally of silver dollar size or larger.

OBS

For example, the twopence "Cartwheel".

French

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

Surnom donné à certaines pièces en raison de leur grosseur, leur poids ou leur aspect inhabituels, entre autres, à deux pennies célèbres frappés à l'aide de presses à vapeur à la fin du VXIIIe siècle, l'un d'un penny et l'autre de deux pence.

Spanish

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