1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait, Canada

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait, Canada, 1978-1987 obverse image1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait, Canada, 1978-1987 reverse image
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1978-1987
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A voyageur and an aboriginal paddling a birch-bark canoe with bundles marked HB for the Hudsons Bay Company. In the background, an islet with two wind-swept trees and northern lights in the sky above. Design is surrounded with the face value and the inscription CANADA

Engraver:

Terry Smith

Designer:

Emanuel Otto Hahn

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Engraver:

Patrick Brindley

Designer:

Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Reverse:

CANADA 1978 DOLLAR EH

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait; small portrait sizes
  • Weight:15.62 g
  • Diameter:32.13 mm
  • Thickness:2.3 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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