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PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
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
Approx. 2,500 Produced
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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
Approx. 5,000 Produced
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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
Approx. 10,000 Produced
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BC4
Province of British Columbia Pin #4
BC4
 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
Approx. 1,000 Produced
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BC5
Province of British Columbia Pin #5
BC5
 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
Approx. 1,000 Produced
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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
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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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BC8
BC Host Province “We’re Next Pin
BC - 8
 Back Stamp:
None
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Domed Enamel w/Screen Print- This pin was produced for the Province of BC and was handed out at a special conference for community leader and Province of BC Staff in attendance. The base metal of the pin is gold in colour. There are only a handful of people that I know of who have this pin.

1 1/2 H x 7/8" W
 Rating: 9
Approx. 1,800 produced
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BC9
British Columbia One Year to GO - Muk Muk Pin
Back Stamp:
TM/MC © 2008, VANOC/COVAN, ARTISS AMINCO®
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Screen Print w/Domed Epoxy - This is an exceptionally rare pin that was produced for the province of BC. The pin celebrates One year to GO and it also features Muk Muk the unofficial mascot a.k.a. the official “sidekick”. It was produced primarily for their employees. This pin is an exceptionally rare and it’s very cute.

1 1/8” H X 1 1/4” W
 Rating: 8
Approx. 5,000 Produced
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BC-10
British Columbia Blue Tourism Pin
BC-10
 Back Stamp:
None
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Screen Print w/Domed Epoxy- This is the FOURTH Province of British Columbia Tourism pin produced for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. It states “Share the Excitement” This pin is one of three different colours produced to date of this style pin. This pin is relatively difficult to acquire.
1 9/16” H x 1 1/16" W
 Rating: 8
Approx. 5,000 produced
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BC-11
British Columbia Green Tourism Pin
BC-11
 Back Stamp:
None
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Screen Print w/Domed Epoxy- This is the FIFTH Province of British Columbia Tourism pin produced for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. It states “Share the Excitement” This pin is one of three different colours produced to date of this style pin. This pin is relatively difficult to acquire.
1 9/16” H x 1 1/16" W
 Rating: 8
Approx. 5,000 produced
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BC-12
British Columbia Orange Tourism Pin
BC-12
 Back Stamp:
None
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Screen Print w/Domed Epoxy- This is the SIXTH Province of British Columbia Tourism pin produced for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games. It states “Share the Excitement” This pin is one of three different colours produced to date of this style pin. This pin is relatively difficult to acquire.
1 9/16” H x 1 1/16" W
 Rating: 8 Approx. 5,000 produced
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SpiritBC-1
Spirit of BC First Pin
Back Stamp:
®Artiss.Regina, CHINA, 1-800-667-8188
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Raised Enamel - This is gold pin was the first pin produced for Spirit of BC (British Columbia). Spirit of BC is an off shoot of BC Tourism.
11/16" H x 7/8" W
 Rating: 4
Approx. 5,000+ Produced
Not Available

SpiritBC-2
Spirit of BC Second Pin
Back Stamp:
NONE
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Raised Enamel - This is gold pin was the second pin produced for Spirit of BC (British Columbia). Spirit of BC is an off shoot of BC Tourism.
13/16" H x 15/16" W
 Rating: 4
Approx. 5,000+ Produced
Not Available

SpiritBC-3
Spirit of BC Third Pin
Back Stamp:
www.SpiritofBC.com
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Raised Enamel - This is gold pin was the third pin produced for Spirit of BC (British Columbia). Spirit of BC is an off shoot of BC Tourism.
1" H x 13/16" W
 Rating: 4
Approx. 5,000+ Produced
1 Available for Trade ONLY!! Click Here to email

SpiritBC-4
Spirit of BC Fourth Pin
Back Stamp:
www.SpiritofBC.com
Fastener: TACK BACK
Description:

Raised Enamel - This is gold pin was the fourth pin produced for Spirit of BC (British Columbia). Spirit of BC is an off shoot of BC Tourism.
1 1/16" H x 1 3/4" W
 Rating: 4
Approx. 5,000+ Produced
2 Available for Trade ONLY!! Click Here to email

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