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Lot #705: Two 1980 Olympic Trust of Canada Olympic Medallion Tokens - Judo and Canoeing

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These two 1980 Olympic Trust of Canada Olympic Medallion Tokens represent a unique chapter in Canadian sports fundraising. Issued during the lead-up to the 1980 Moscow Summer Olympics, these Commemorative Fundraising Medallion Tokens were part of a series designed to raise money for the Olympic Trust of Canada. It was a massive community effort to support Canadian athletes during a politically turbulent time in Olympic history. Obverse (Judo): Features two stylized judo opponents engaged in a throw. The artwork is minimalist and modern, typical of late-70s graphic design. Lettering: Simply reads JUDO Obverse (Judo): Features stylized canoeist on the water. Minimalist and modern artwork Lettering: CANOEING / CANOË. Reverse (Both Tokens): Features the logo of the Olympic Trust of Canada (the Maple Leaf combined with the Olympic Rings). Bilingual Legend: OLYMPIC TRUST OF CANADA and TRUST OLYMPIQUE DU CANADA. These medallion tokens carry a bit of a "phantom" history. Because it was issued for the 1980 Games, many of the athletes this medal helped fund (including the Judo team) ultimately did not compete in Moscow due to the international boycott of those Games. For collectors, these medals are a poignant reminder of the hard work and community support that went into a "lost" Olympic cycle for Canada. Dimensions: Nickel Plated Brass. 32 mm. 11.8 g Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

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Thursday, September 24, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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