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1 Dollar – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Bicentennial

Canada

Context

Year: 1989

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 382,969

Material

Diameter: 36 mm

Weight: 23.33 g

Silver weight: 11.66 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #168

Numista: #19502

Value

Exchange value: 1 CAD = $0.73

Bullion value: $33.00

Inflation-adjusted value: 2.27 CAD

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II at age 37, wearing a tiara and facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Translation:

Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his crew navigating the Mackenzie River by canoe.

Inscription:

CANADA 1989

FLEUVE MACKENZIE RIVER

DOLLAR

Script: Latin

Engraver: Sheldon Beveridge

Designer: John Mardon

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1989	—	110,650
1989	—	272,319	Proof

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