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Jazz legend Oscar Peterson becomes the first Black Canadian on circulation coin

The Royal Canadian Mint has launched a one-dollar coin honouring legendary jazz pianist Oscar Peterson. The Montreal music legend is the first Black Canadian and the first musician to be featured on a circulation coin.

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Create Date: 8/11/2022 8:00:00 PM

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