Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper
Mintage : 3,861

Get IN the movie !

Just over 40 years ago, an idea was bornthat transformed the way people experience movies. The technological breakthrough of four Canadians: Graeme Ferguson, Roman Kroitor, RobertKerr and William Shaw resulted in the invention of IMAX, the best cinematic experience available. Today, close to a billion people worldwide have visited an IMAX theatre.

The IMAX® Experience combines the world.s clearest and brightest motion picture images with digital surround sound and an immersive theatre geometry that puts audiences INthe movie in a way that cannot be replicated in ordinary movie theatres or at home.

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IMAX Corporation is one of the world's leading entertainment technology companies, specializing in digital and film-based motion picture technologies. In 1997, IMAX.s innovation was recognized with an Academy Award® for Scientific and Technical Achievement. In 2008, the Company intends to introduce its first fullydigital IMAX 3D projection system paving the way for a new generationto enjoy the biggest and best cinematic experiences delivered with the newest technologies. IMAX is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai and Europe.

Thiscoin is the third issue of the Canadian Achievement series.
The first coin of the serie, released in 2006, depicts the 5th anniversary of Canadarm.
The second coin of the serie, released in 2007, depicts the Panoramic Photography : Niagara Falls.
The third coin of the serie, released in 2008, depicts the IMAX Experience.
The fourth coin of the serie, released in 2009, depicts the International Year of Astronomy.

CANADIAN ACHIEVEMENTS - IMAX - 2008 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 13- CANADIAN HISTORY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.