The coin and packaging are both in impeccable condition! Design: At approximately 7:10 p. 1, 1959,’just another game’ turned into one of the landmark moments in NHL® history. All- Star Jacques Plante, in goal for the Montreal Canadiens, was struck in the face with a shot by Rangers forward Andy Bathgate at 3:06 of the first period. Red Fisher of the Montreal Gazette, who has covered the NHL® for more than 50 years, described the scene after Plante was struck. When he came out with the mask, you could feel and hear the buzz of the crowd, Fisher recalled. The Canadiens went on to win, 3-1. The NHL® goalie mask soon became part of the goaltenders equipment despite initial resistance from some teams management. The style, shape and materials used have evolved over the years from the Plantes first model to the present day cage style masks which you see depicted on the coin. Beautifully engraved and painted, these Silver Goalie Mask Coins from the Royal Canadian Mint are another Mint first. Each team goalie mask is painted with the teams logo and colours. Players often change for each team from year to year, but these stunning coins will remain relevant year after year. The item “2009 $20 Sterling Silver Toronto Maple Leafs Goalie Mask Coin No Tax In Canada” is in sale since Saturday, September 15, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “jay_dog99″ and is located in Toronto, Ontario. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated