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1997 Issue
1997
Silver
0.4288 oz
.500 pure
0.4288 oz
40,000 minted
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100 dollars 1997 - Not intended for circulation

1997

A 1997 Canadian $100 struck in 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver. Reverse designed by Robert-Ralph Carmichael. Reverse: Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, depicting Bell and an early telephone in tribute to his Canadian connection. Mintage: 40,000.

Metal Silver (.500 pure)
Weight 0.4288 oz (13.34 g)
Mintage 40,000
Diameter 27.0 mm
Edge Lettered
Finish Circulation
Series Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse Robert-Ralph Carmichael
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $500-$700 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$21.88 CAD
$15.91 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
PR-69
$1,890
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
27.0 mm diameter. Lettered edge. Non-magnetic. 58.33% gold, 41.67% silver.
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Commemorates the 25th anniversary of the Alexander Graham Bell Museum, depicting Bell and an early telephone in tribute to his Canadian connection.

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