1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Library of Parliament

Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 2016
Value 1 Dollar
1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 62.67 g
Diameter 54 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
98890
References RCM/MRC# 153701,
Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/)
KM# 2099
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Library of Parliament, from the 1976 silver proof dollar

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA DOLLAR
B
1876 - 2016

Engraver: Walter Ott

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, according to Arnold Machin. This portrait appeared on the original 1976 commemorative silver dollar. The Queen's crown and cloak are enhanced with 99.99% pure gold plating.

Coins in the series:
  • The Traveler
  • Library of Parliament
  • Parliament Building
  • National War Memorial
  • Peacekeeping
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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  2 037 Proof with selective gold plating

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Numista Rarity index: 91 Search tips
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