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1986 Issue
1986
Gold
0.5454 oz
.800 pure
0.5454 oz
76,409 minted
$100 CAD
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$100 Gold Coin 1986 – International Year of Peace

1986

A 1986 Canadian $100 struck in 91.67% gold, 8.33% silver. Reverse designed by Dora de Pedery-Hunt. Reverse: Commemorative design: International Year of Peace. Mintage: 76,409. Proof finish.

Metal Gold (.800 pure)
Weight 0.5454 oz (16.96 g)
Mintage 76,409
Denomination $100
Diameter 27.0 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof
Series $100 Gold Commemoratives (22K)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Dora de Pedery-Hunt
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $2090
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$2,653.28 CAD
$1,918.63 USD
Spot Gold
$6,081.03/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
PR-68
$3,740
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "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 Peace

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