1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Arctic Territories

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Arctic Territories) - obverse1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Arctic Territories) - reverse


Features

IssuerCanada 
QueenElizabeth II (1952-2022)
TypeNon-circulating coin
Year1980
Value1 Dollar (1 CAD)
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.500)
Weight23.3276 g
Diameter36 mm
Thickness2.95 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
23272
ReferencesCh# RC-809, KM# 128

Commemorative issue

100th Anniversary of the Arctic Territories

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

Polar bear above date.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA DOLLAR
1980

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Donald D. Paterson

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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