The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 25, June 20, 2004, Article 17

BOBBY ORR "COINS"

  Jeff Starck forwarded a link to the following story about
  a commemorative coin for hockey star Bobby Orr that
  circulates in parts of Ontario, Canada.

  "After the sales success of last year's Bobby Orr
  commemorative coin, the Parry Sound Business Retention and
  Expansion Team is issuing another coin. The coins will have a
  face value of 4 dollars and can be spent at participating
  merchants."

  "Many local merchants participated and were rewarded with
  increased traffic through their locations due to collectors and
  fans seeking out the coin. The success of the program was
  extraordinary. Everything sold out and there is still a waiting
  list of people wanting to acquire the coins."

  "With the approval of a new coin image from Bobby Orr, the
  program is set to commence again this June. The coins can
  be used as legal tender in Parry Sound until October 31. There
  will be 6,000 silver coins in circulation, valued at $4 each ..."
   Full Story

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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