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100 Dollars (Canada's National Parks) – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 100th anniversary of the establishment of Canada's National Parks

Canada

Context

Year: 1985

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 58,520

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 16.97 g

Gold weight: 15.56 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 91.67% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #144

Numista: #58268

Value

Exchange value: 100 CAD = $73.13

Bullion value: $2593.73

Inflation-adjusted value: 267.21 CAD

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

CANADA

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen
Canada

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, English

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bighorn sheep on a mountain, with value and dates below.

Inscription:

1885 NATIONAL PARKS · PARCS NATIONAUX 1985

100 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Hector Greville

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1985	—	58,520	Proof

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