1977 Jubalee Red River Dollar – Winnipeg Pan-Am Pool Token
The 1977 Jubalee Red River Dollar is a collectible municipal trade token issued in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, in connection with the city's local commemorative dollar program. The unusual spelling “Jubalee” is an intentional wordplay honoring Winnipeg Mayor Stephen Juba, whose portrait appears on the obverse.
The obverse features Mayor Stephen Juba facing left, with the Pan-Am Pool depicted in the background and the inscriptions “MAYOR STEPHEN JUBA” and “PAN AM POOL WINNIPEG, CANADA.” The reverse of this variety depicts a traditional York boat with a square sail, commemorating the historic river transportation that played an important role in the development of the Red River region.
Produced by the Sherritt Mint, this token was issued with a stated value of $1.00 and was redeemable until September 15, 1977. It represents a fascinating piece of Winnipeg's local history and is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Canadian trade tokens, Manitoba history, and municipal commemorative issues.
Specifications:
Country: Canada
City: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Year: 1977
Denomination: $1.00
Type: Municipal trade token / commemorative dollar
Series: Jubalee Red River Dollar
Obverse Design: Mayor Stephen Juba and Pan-Am Pool
Reverse Design: Traditional York boat with square sail
Composition: Nickel
Weight: Approximately 14 grams
Diameter: Approximately 33 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Sherritt Mint, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Redemption Expiry: September 15, 1977
Catalog Reference: Pelletier MB21
A distinctive Canadian historical token celebrating Winnipeg's heritage, local leadership, and the importance of river transportation in the Red River region. An attractive addition to collections of Canadian exonumia, municipal trade dollars, and Manitoba memorabilia.