1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia, Canada

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia, Canada, 1971 obverse image1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia, Canada, 1971 reverse image
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1971
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia Reference Price

Reference Price

$4.00-$223.65

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 British Columbia Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

British Columbias coat of arms and its provincial flower, the dogwood, surrounded with the legend BRITISH COLUMBIA, the dates 1871 and 1971, the inscription CANADA and the face value

Engraver:

Thomas Shingles

Designer:

Thomas Shingles

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

Pactrick Brindley

Designer:

Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Reverse:

BRITISH COLUMBIA 1871 1971 CANADA DOLLAR TS

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia sizes
  • Weight:15.62 g
  • Diameter:32.13 mm
  • Thickness:2.62 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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