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{{/presale}}50 years ago, the legendary Secretariat stunned the Thoroughbred racing world with his victory at Belmont Stakes. The racehorse won the Triple Crown in true fashion as he crushed the competition by a stunning 31 lengths. These new notes from The Merrick Mint celebrate the occasion and also feature the signature of Secretariats jockey, Ron Turcotte! Right now, you can buy $2 Secretariat Triple Crown 50th Anniversary Jockey Ron Turcotte Legal Tender Notes online at Provident Metals.
Note Highlights:
All $2 Secretariat Triple Crown Jockey Ron Turcotte Legal Tender Notes in this online listing were personally signed by Ron Turcotte. Only 250 were autographed, so you may wish to order soon while supplies last. The notes will arrive in brand-new condition inside special folio packaging. A Certificate of Authenticity from Merrick Mint is also provided.
Obverse
A pair of Secretariat photos are shown on the obverse of $2 Secretariat 50th Anniversary Jockey Ron Turcotte Legal Tender Notes. One of these pictures is the famous black and white image of Secretariat winning at Belmont Stakes. This iconic 1973 victory before nearly 70,000 spectators completed the horses Triple Crown.
Reverse
A rendering of the Declaration of Independence painting is featured on the reverse of $2 Secretariat Triple Crown 50th Anniversary Legal Tender Notes. Here, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and company are shown presenting a draft of the Declaration to John Hancock as Congress looks on in the background.
History
Born in New Brunswick, Ron Turcotte, started out as a hot walker before seeking an apprenticeship as a horse racing jockey. He quickly gained traction in the horse racing world with a 1965 victory at Preakness while riding thoroughbred Tom Rolfe. Eight years later, Turcotte enjoyed a historic year while riding the legendary Secretariat. After winning at the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes in May, Secretariat completed his Triple Crown with a victory at Belmont Stakes on June 9, 1973.
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