Composition : 99.99% Pure Silver
Mintage : 15,000

The seat of sports and culture in Canada's West

Pengrowth Saddledome

Much of Alberta's history took place "in the saddle," a fact that's reflected in the saddle-shaped architecture of the province'spremiere sports facility. It's a design that's perfect for the city that hosts the annual Calgary Stampede, a gargantuan rodeo that's hailed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth."

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With its flowing concave roof, the Pengrowth Saddledome has reduced its interior volume by more than 30% compared to conventional coliseums to create an atmosphere that is surprisingly intimate for a 20,000-seat facility.

Built as the home for the Calgary Flames, a national hockey team, and to host the 1988 Winter Olympic Games,the Pengrowth Saddledome was the first major arena in North America to provide a hockey ice rink to meet international standards.

Today, this award-winning buildingis the hallmark of Calgary. As a significant venue for concerts and other cultural events, the Pengrowth Saddledome stands as an important guardian of Canadian culture preserving its western roots while nurturing its evolution into the future.

This coin is the third issue of the Canadian architectural treasures.
The first coin of the serie, released in 2006, depicts the Notre Dame Basilica.
The second coin of the serie,released in 2006, depicts the CN Tower.
The third coin of the serie, released in 2006, depicts the PengrowthSaddledome.
 

CANADIAN ARCHITECTURAL TREASURES - PENGROWTH SADDLEDOME - 2006 CANADIAN COINS 03 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 02- FINE SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.