State Numismatic Museum
| Quebecois State Numismatic Museum | |
|---|---|
| Started in | 2018 |
| Location |  Pennington Estate, Citadelle
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| Type | Numismatic collection |
| Quantity | 7 coins, 10 banknotes |
| Curator | Aidan McGrath |
The Quebecois State Numismatic Museum is a collection of coins and banknotes founded by Aidan McGrath, President of the People's Federation of Quebec on October 20, 2019. The Museum is located in the Pennington Estate, and although State and Mint property it is freely available to public view. The coins are mostly American Mint with currently a few historic coins.
The founding items of the Museum were those in the private numismatic collection of Aidan McGrath and his father. These coins and notes have been added to over time, with several donations made. Some of these donations, such as those made by Andrew Derbah on 10 October 2019. The museum currently owns seven coins.
In accordance with the Imperial Edict which established the Museum, coins and banknotes which are discovered as treasure on State land are automatically state property and donated to the Museum.
Contents
Pre-Euro
The Pre-Euro Collection consists of coins minted by countries in the Eurozone prior to them having adopted the Euro.
| Country | Facial Value | Year | Design | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 France
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Half franc coin | 1975 | Obverse: A sower in a field in front of a rising sun Reverse: The denomination above an olive branch |
Part of the founding collection of the Museum. |
| France
|
5 franc coin | 1990 | Obverse: A sower in a field in front of a rising sun Reverse: The denomination above an olive branch |
Donated to the Museum by a first family member on 5 November 2019. |
| France
|
10 franc coin | 1989 | Obverse: winged nude male that is on top of the July Column on the Place de la Bastille in Paris, known as the Spirit of Freedom. The figure clutches the torch of civilisation and broken chains, symbolising freedom. Reverse: The French national motto is inscripted on the 10F coin Liberté Fraternité Égalité, along with ‘RF’ for ‘Republique Française’. |
Donated to the Museum by a first family member on 5 November 2019. |
| France
|
10 franc coin | 1975 | Obverse: A sower in a field in front of a rising sun Reverse: The denomination above an olive branch |
Donated to the Museum by a first family member on 5 November 2019. |
 Italy
|
100 lire coin | 1960 | Obverse: Laureate head left Reverse: Standing figure holding olive tree |
Donated to the Museum by a first family member on 5 November 2019. |
American Mint
| Country | Facial Value | Year | Design | Obtained |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 United States
|
1 cent coin (1909–58 design) | 1943 | Obverse: Abraham Lincoln, with the mottos "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" Reverse: The Lincoln Memorial beneath the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", all encircled by the name of the country and the denomination. |
Donated to the Museum by Emperor Mother Margaret on 17 July 2019. |
| United States
|
1 cent coin (1983-2008 design) | 1995 | Obverse: Abraham Lincoln, with the mottos "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" Reverse: The Lincoln Memorial beneath the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", all encircled by the name of the country and the denomination. |
Donated to the Museum by Jonathan I on 10 July 2018. |
| United States
|
1 cent coin (1909-58 design) | 2009 | Obverse: Abraham Lincoln, with the mottos "LIBERTY" and "IN GOD WE TRUST" Reverse: The Lincoln Memorial beneath the motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM", all encircled by the name of the country and the denomination. |
Donated to the Museum by M. Camp on 23 October 2018. |