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National Currency Collection

Canada, Elizabeth II, 1 dollar : 1987

Item Details

Categorization

Collection
Coin
Class
Contemporary
Name
Precious metal
Form
Proof

Locations

Country
Canada

Denominations

1 dollar

Dates

Issuing date
1987

Period Events

Period
400th Anniversary of John Davis expedition

Authorities

Ruler
Elizabeth II

Designs

Subject Obverse
Elizabeth II - queen - monarchy
Subject Reverse
Ship - water - transportation
Subject
Commemorative

Production Types

Designer
Christopher Gorey
Mark
None

Designer
Arnold Machin
Mark
None

Mint
Royal Canadian Mint
Mark
None

Engraver
Patrick Brindley
Mark
None

Engraver
Victor Cote
Mark
None

Specifications

Edge Treatment
Reeded edge

Measurements

Object

Diameter
36.05mm
Weight
23.3g

Materials

Object
Silver

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