Canada's newest coin pays tribute to Oscar Peterson - CBC.ca

The Royal Canadian Mint is issuing a $1 circulation coin to commemorate Peterson, one of Canada’s most decorated musicians. He is remembered as one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time.

Montreal pianist and jazz musician Oscar Peterson is being honoured with a commemorative coin, released today.  Peterson, who died in 2007, was one of Canada's most decorated musicians and is rememb… [+2989 chars]

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