1978 Canada Silver Dollar Specimen (XI Commonwealth Games)
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1978 Canada Silver Dollar Specimen (XI Commonwealth Games)
In 1978, Canada celebrated a major international athletic gathering with a commemorative silver dollar. This specimen strike coin features a unique reverse design that captures the spirit of athletic competition, displaying a circular arrangement of stylized graphic symbols representing the various sports played during the XI Commonwealth Games. On the obverse, the coin displays a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II alongside the year of issue and the face value of one dollar. The inscriptions on the coin highlight the dual-language heritage of the host nation, featuring the phrases "XI GAMES" and "XI JEUX" alongside "COMMONWEALTH" and the host city designation "EDMONTON 1978". Struck with a silver content of 0.3750 troy ounces, this modern legal tender issue is backed by the Canadian government. The combination of clean geometric sports iconography and traditional royal portraiture makes this coin a fascinating artifact of late twentieth-century sports history.
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Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 1978 |
| Grade | Specimen - Unc |
| Legal-tender face value | 1 Dollar |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3750 troy oz |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
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