Of Spirit and Strength. Lacrosse is sport, legend, culture and history combined-a unique feature of the Canadian identity that emerged when European colonists encountered First Nations society. One of the first European documentations of this powerful sport is believed to have been written 375 years ago in 1636 by Jesuit missionary Jean de Brébeuf from Condé-sur-Vire (France). Brébeuf became acquainted with baggataway (original name for Lacrosse) while living among the Hurons. Upon noticing that the playing stick resembled a bishops croisier, he renamed the game la crosse. To the First Nations people, lacrosse was much more than play. Countless tribes engaged in The Creators Game , firm in the belief the Creator invented the game for His own amusement. Players took to the field with the highest ideals. Lacrosse was a training ground for young warriors and was a non-warring means to settle tribal disputes. Players were determined to bring honour and glory to their teammates and to their tribes. Matches could cover vast territories and last months at a time. In an effort to intimidate their opponents, players covered their faces with war paint; a ritual believed to be the inspiration behind the modern custom of painting hockey goalie masks. Pure silver coin with the guaranteed weight of 1 kilogram. A very limited mintage will be available to coin collectors worldwide. Face Value: 250 dollars. Composition: 99.99% silver. Weight (g): 1,000. Diameter (mm): 101.8. Artist: Steve Hepburn. Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a back clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. Customers located in MANITOBA, CANADA!!!! Please DO NOT hit pay it now until a revised invoice can be generated and sent to you. The item “2011 Kilo’Lacrosse’ $250 Silver Coin. 9999 Fine No Tax (12857)” is in sale since Saturday, September 17, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “gatewestcoins” and is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This item can be shipped to Canada, to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
- Year: 2011