Province of BC PINS

All PROVINCIAL PINS are shown in the order in which they were produced and released. All PROVINCIAL PINS are/were only given out to staff and special dignitaries. In all but a few cases each pin was produced in very low quantities. Look for the “Rating” which denotes the scarcity of each pin. The Official Pin Licensee for all domestic production and manufacturing is Artiss Aminco.

BC1
Province of British Columbia Pin # 1
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Back Stamp:
ARTISS AMINCO, VANOC, CHINA
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Raised enamel. All silver pin
1 9/16" H x 1 1/8" W
Rating: 6  
Available
$16.50

BC2
Province of British Columbia Pin # 2
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Back Stamp:
ARTISS AMINCO, VANOC, CHINA
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Raised enamel. Silver pin with VANOC Logo in multi colours
1 9/16" H x 1 1/8" W
Rating: 6  
Available
$16.50

BC3
Province of British Columbia Pin # 3
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Back Stamp:
CHINA, TM/MC © 2006, VANOC/COVAN, ARTISS
AMINCO
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Screen print with domed epoxy. Silver pin with VANOC and BC Logos in multi colours.
1 9/16" H x 1 1/8" W
Rating: 5  
Available
$15.50

BC4
Province of British Columbia Pin #4
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Back Stamp:
TM/MC © 2007, VANOC/COVAN, LTD EDTION 5000, ARTISS AMINCO CHINA
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Raised enamel. All Silver pin with dual VANOC and BC Logos. This was produced for Members of the BC Parliament.
1 7/16" H x 1 1/4" W
Rating:9  
Available
$39.50

BC5
Province of British Columbia Pin #5
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Back Stamp:
TM/MC © 2007, VANOC/COVAN, ARTISS AMINCO, CHINA
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Cloisonné. Silver pin w/ dual VANOC and BC Logos in multi colours
1 3/8" H x 1 1/8" W
Rating: 8  
Available
$39.50

BCHostProv1
British Columbia Host Province Pin
Back Stamp:
TM/MC © 2007, VANOC/COVAN, ARTISS AMINCO®, CHINA
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description: Cloisonne. This is a very rare Province of British Columbia Host Province pin. It was handed out at a special function held in conjunction with a Three Year To Go celebration.
1 1/4 " H x 7/8" W
Rating: 8 Approx. 500 produced

BCHostProv2
Second British Columbia Host Province Pin
Back Stamp:

TM/MC © 2007, VANOC/COVAN, ARTISS AMINCO®, CHINA

Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Raised Enamel w/ Domed Epoxy – This is the second BC Host Province produced. It might also be a prototype, the jury is still out on this one. As I learn more about this pin I will let you know.

1 1/4" H x 13/16" W
Rating: 9 Approx. 500 produced




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