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100 Dollars – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Canada

Context

Year: 1988

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 52,239

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 13.34 g

Gold weight: 7.78 g

Thickness: 2.2 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 58.33% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #162

Numista: #58278

Value

Exchange value: 100 CAD = $73.13

Bullion value: $1298.12

Inflation-adjusted value: 236.39 CAD

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA

1988

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen

1988

Script: Latin

Languages: English, Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Bowhead whale calf with mother.

Inscription:

CANADA

1988 RRC

100 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Ago Aarand

Designer: Robert-Ralph Carmichael

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1988	—	52,239	Proof

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