1 Dollar - Elizabeth II World University Games

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (World University Games) - obverse1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (World University Games) - reverse

Features

LocationCanada 
Issuing entityRoyal Canadian Mint
QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022)
TypeNon-circulating coin
Year1983
Value1 Dollar (1 CAD)
CurrencyCanadian dollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight23.3276 g
Diameter36.07 mm
Thickness2.95 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
NumberN# 23275 
ReferencesCh# RC-814, Ch# RC-815, KM# 138

Commemorative issue

1983 World University Games, Edmonton

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

Designer: Arnold Machin 

Reverse

Edmonton University Games logo with a running athlete, date and value below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNIVERSIADE - EDMONTON
CANADA 1983 DOLLAR

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Carola Tietz

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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