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1979 Canada 1/2 oz Proof Gold $100 Year of the Child

1979 Canada 1/2 oz Proof Gold $100 Year of the Child

Numismatic

1979 Canada 1/2 oz Proof Gold $100 Year of the Child


0.5000 troy oz .9167 1979 Proof

In 1979, Canada issued a special gold coin to mark the international Year of the Child, celebrating the hope and unity of the world's youth. This striking piece is struck in 0.9167 fine gold and contains exactly one half troy ounce of precious metal. Backed by the Canadian government, the coin carries a face value of 100 Dollars and showcases a beautiful proof finish that highlights its artistic details. The reverse of the coin features an artistic, stylized depiction of children holding hands and linking arms in a circle, symbolizing global harmony and connection. On the obverse, a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II is displayed alongside the inscriptions Canada, 100 Dollars, and the year 1979, creating a timeless tribute to a meaningful global milestone.

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Specifications

Country United Kingdom
Year 1979
Grade Proof
Legal-tender face value 100 Dollars
Metal Gold
Weight 0.5000 troy oz
Purity .9167
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2.4 mm

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