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1981 Issue
1981
Silver
0.7501 oz
.500 pure
0.7501 oz
353,742 minted
1 dollar CAD
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Proof Silver Dollar 1981 – Trans-Canada Railway Centennial

1981

A 1981.500 silver 1 dollar weighing 0.7501 oz (23.33g), 36.07 mm diameter. Reverse: Commemorative design: Trans-Canada Railway Centennial. Mintage: 353,742. Proof finish.

Metal Silver (.500 pure)
Weight 0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage 353,742
Denomination 1 dollar
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof
Series Proof Silver Dollar (Annual Commemorative)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Christopher Gorey
Est. Value $10
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$33.60 CAD
$24.30 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
36.07 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Proof finish..500 silver,.500 copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Commemorative design: Trans-Canada Railway Centennial

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