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1981 Proof Silver Dollar
100th anniversary of the start of Canada's transcontinental railroad
This listing is for the 1981 Proof Finish (50%) Silver Dollar produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1981 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of Canada's transcontinental railroad. The coin has the date on the reverse. In 1986 a the normal Arnold Machin obverse was re-instated on the silver dollar. This silver dollar was minted in 50% silver. It is 36.07 mm in diameter and weighs 23.3 grams. It will come to you in a 2 x 2 cardboard holder for protection and then you can display it however you wish. ***If you wish the original capsule AND/OR the original display case (free) then please let me know. There will be a higher shipping cost for including the display case as canada post charges more for this shipment type.
This dollar is in superb shape and is a great commemorative to add to your collection.
***note that "silver dollars" come in several finishes, metallic composition and diameters. Here's a summary for you:
1968 and 1969:
100% nickel. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1970:
a) 100% nickel. Commemorative logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1971:
a) 100% nickel. Commemorative BC logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
b) 50% silver 50% copper. Commemorative BC logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1972:
a) 100% nickel. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
b) 50% silver 50% copper. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1973
a) 100% nickel. PEI commemorative logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
b) 50% silver 50% copper. RCMP commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1974
a) 100% nickel. Winnipeg commemorative logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
b) 50% silver 50% copper. Winnipeg commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish. **1974 is very confusing due to the same logo used on both versions!
1975-1980
a) 100% nickel. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
b) 50% silver 50% copper. Each year has a different commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish
1981 - 1991
a) 100% nickel. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish **Found in prooflike or PL sets (Only up until 1986). Also in BU finish in specimen sets up to 1987.
b) 100% nickel. Traditional "voyageur" logo on reverse. 15.62 grams. 32.13 mm diameter. Proof finish **Only found in proof or double-dollar sets(Only up until 1986)
c) 50% silver 50% copper. Each year has a different commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish. Issued individually
d) 50% silver 50% copper. Each year has a different commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Proof finish. **Issued individually and in proof sets
1992 - 2000:
a) 92.5% (sterling) silver Each year has a different commemorative logo on reverse. 23.3 grams 36.07 mm diameter. Brilliant uncirculated (BU) finish. Issued individually
From 2000 onward the mint started adding more varieties of the commemorative dollars as well as special edition dollars, gold plated ones, enamel ones, etc.
Note that the photos I post in my listings are all from my own inventory. However, for items like this one where the products are brand new from the mint and are identical the photo posted in the listing is a STOCK photo meaning that the photos represent the item you will be getting. Due to taking photos in natural light the coin may seem slightly "warmer" in colour (more yellow/red/golden in tone). Normally there is almost no difference between the photo you see in the listing and the actual product you are sent. Certificate numbers (if shown in a photo) are an example of something that will not be the same in the item you receive.
GORGEOUS COIN!!
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SHIPPING RATES & MORE INFO:
CANADIAN & US buyers: This item costs $1.49 shipping in Canada and $2.99 to USA. In Canada, shipping time is up to Canada Post - your item is being sent by Canada Post lettermail shipping (no tracking). Coins going to the USA will be dropped in the USPS mail depot in Edmonton within a few days of purchase and because they enter the USPS mail system directly, shipping time is faster and more reliable than using Canada Post and cross-border shipping. Most purchases will arrive in US customers hands in about one week. **If you prefer to have shipping upgraded to First class (total SH cost to you $6.99) so you can have tracking, just let me know.
Taxes: GST or HST applies for Canadians
INTERNATIONAL buyers: $14.99 or more for overseas destinations. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size...Shipping time is up to Canada Post and your countries' postal system. - your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-4 weeks typically). Check with me about projected shipping time if it is a concern. I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.
On 03-Dec-13 at 22:54:12 EST, seller added the following information:
