Description
“We The North” has been our rallying cry – a statement of pride and Canadian identity that has helped to propel the Toronto Raptors to achieve greatness including winning the 2019 NBA Championship. Now you can be part of a double celebration with this limited edition $25 Royal Canadian Mint collector coin marking both the 2019 Raptors Championship and the 2020 25th anniversary milestone year of the franchise. Struck in just over one ounce of fine silver with a limited mintage of just 8,500, the coin is a highly collectible memento of Canadian sport and achievement. HST/GST exempt.
The Design:
The design features the original Toronto Raptors logo from 1995-96 to the 2007-08 season coloured in red, purple, black, and silver. The logo is set against a stylized rendition of the basketball featured in the logo. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
The Toronto Raptors:
Toronto was added to the NBA roster in the 1995-1996 season—an expansion that included two Canadian teams. Since 2001-2002, when the Vancouver Grizzlies were relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, the Raptors have been Canada’s only NBA team. Despite this seemingly solitary state, they have managed to host some of the league’s biggest superstars and have broken NBA records for attendance. Their fan base spans the entire country, making them Canada’s basketball team.
