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Reference image of $100 Gold Coin 1979 – International Year of the Child
.800 pure
0.5454 oz
135,698 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

$100 Gold Coin 1979 – International Year of the Child

1979

A 1979 Canadian $100 struck in 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver. Reverse designed by Carola Tietz. Reverse: Commemorative design: International Year of the Child. Mintage: 135,698. Proof finish.

Metal Gold (.800 pure)
Weight 0.5454 oz (16.96 g)
Mintage 135,698
Diameter 27.0 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof
Series $100 Gold Commemoratives (22K)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Carola Tietz
Rarity Limited
Est. Value $2090
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$2,696.91 CAD
$1,961.39 USD
Spot Gold
$6,181.04/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
PR-68PR-69
$3,740$3,740
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1979 CANADA 100 DOLLARS". 27.0 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver.
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Collector Research Notes

Commemorative design: International Year of the Child

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