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1983 Issue
1983
Silver
0.7501 oz
.500 pure
0.7501 oz
340,068 minted
1 dollar CAD
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Proof Silver Dollar 1983 – World University Games Edmonton

1983

A 1983.500 silver 1 dollar weighing 0.7501 oz (23.33g), 36.07 mm diameter. Reverse: Commemorative design: World University Games Edmonton. Mintage: 340,068. Proof finish.

Metal Silver (.500 pure)
Weight 0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage 340,068
Denomination 1 dollar
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof
Series Proof Silver Dollar (Annual Commemorative)
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse Carola Tietz
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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Commemorative design: World University Games Edmonton

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