{"product_id":"945-ozt-newfoundland-province-silver-medal","title":".945 ozt Newfoundland Province Silver Medal","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Newfoundland St. John's silver medallion featuring a fisherman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a commemorative Franklin Mint piece related to the history and culture of Newfoundland, Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe medal features the Pitcher Plant, the provincial flower of Newfoundland and Labrador.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt commemorates the date March 31, 1949, when Newfoundland officially joined Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text is presented in both English and French, reflecting Canada's official languages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design includes decorative laurel wreaths framing the central text and emblem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewfoundland was a separate British colony (and later a Dominion) that issued its own decimal currency from 1865 until it became a Canadian province in 1949.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design shows a fisherman carrying oars over his shoulder with a map of the province in the background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe text \"NEWFOUNDLAND\" and \"ST. JOHN'S\" is prominently displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePITCHER PLANT ARRACENIE POURPRE\u003cbr\u003eNEWFOUNDLAND ENTERED CONFEDERATION MARCH 31, 1949\u003cbr\u003eTERRE NEUVE ENTRE DANS LA CONFEDE-RATION LE 31 MARS 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specific piece is part of a set of 12 sterling silver medals issued by Franklin Mint Canada to commemorate the provinces and territories joining the Canadian Confederation in 1867.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContent: .945 oz troy of fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMint: The Franklin Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight approx. : 31.79 g  or 29.405 g fine silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter approx. : 44.37 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurity: 92.5% written STERLING on the edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo taxes on this purchase.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northshore Gold and Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47717275762936,"sku":null,"price":74.59,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/8261\/6312\/files\/IMG_5936.jpg?v=1766950434","url":"https:\/\/northshoregoldandsilver.com\/products\/945-ozt-newfoundland-province-silver-medal","provider":"Northshore Gold and Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}