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1 Dollar (Trans-Canada Railway) – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th Anniversary of the Trans-Canada Railway

Canada

Context

Year: 1981

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 502,389

Material

Diameter: 36.07 mm

Weight: 23.33 g

Silver weight: 11.66 g

Thickness: 2.95 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 50% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

OBVERSE ↑

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REVERSE ↑

References

KM: #130

Numista: #23273

Value

Exchange value: 1 CAD = $0.73

Bullion value: $33.71

Inflation-adjusted value: 3.68 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:

Train across Canada

Inscription:

DOLLAR

1981

CANADA

Script: Latin

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Christopher Gorey

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1981	—	148,647
1981	—	353,742	Proof

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