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    1978, 1976, 1972 Specimen Silver Dollars

    Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - Canada Start Price:5.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
    1978, 1976, 1972 Specimen Silver Dollars
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    1978 Canada 11th Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Alberta Specimen Commemorative Silver Dollar.

    The 1978 Silver Dollar commemorated the 11th Commonwealth Games, held in Edmonton, Alberta, August 3-12 of that year. The reverse design features the symbol of the Games in the centre, and the official symbols of the ten sports which comprise the Games along the perimeter. The obverse was made specifically for this issue.

    Specifications:
    Face Value: $1
    Mintage: 640,000
    Composition: 50% Ag, 50% Cu
    Weight (g): 23.30
    Diameter(mm): 36.07
    Edge: Reeded
    Finish: Specimen



    1976 Canada 100th Ann. Library of Parliament Specimen Silver Dollar

    The reverse of the 1976 Silver Dollar was employed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the completion of the library of Parliament. This attractive building was the only part of the original centre block of the Parliament Buildings that was saved during the disastrous fire of 1916. It is still in use and is a popular tourist attraction in Ottawa.

    Specifications:
    Face Value: $1
    Mintage: 483,722
    Composition: 50% Ag, 50% Cu
    Weight (g): 23.30
    Diameter(mm): 36.07
    Edge: Reeded
    Finish: Specimen


    1972 Canada Voyageur Specimen Commemorative Silver Dollar (toned)

    The reverse of the 1972 silver dollar is the voyageur design somewhat modified from its last use on the 1966 silver dollar. One of the most noticeable differences is the substitution of beads for denticles at the rim.

    Specifications:
    Face Value: $1
    Mintage: 341,581
    Composition: 50% Ag, 50% Cu
    Weight (g): 23.30
    Diameter(mm): 36.07
    Edge: Reeded
    Finish: Specimen