1991 Canada 1/4 oz Proof Gold $100 Empress of India
Numismatic
1991 Canada 1/4 oz Proof Gold $100 Empress of India
This striking gold coin issued in 1991 carries a face value of 100 Dollars and contains a quarter ounce of gold. Struck in proof quality with a purity of 0.583, the coin is a sovereign issue backed by the Canadian government. It serves as a beautiful numismatic monument to a significant maritime milestone, marking exactly one hundred years since the ocean liner known as the Empress of India first arrived in Vancouver after traveling from Yokohama, Japan. On the obverse, the coin displays a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Accompanying the royal likeness are the inscriptions ELIZABETH II, D.G.REGINA, and the year of issue, 1991. The reverse design is dedicated to the historic voyage of the famous vessel, capturing a moment of connection across the Pacific Ocean that helped shape Canadian travel and transport history.
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Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Year | 1991 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 100 Dollars |
| Metal | Gold |
| Weight | 0.2500 troy oz |
| Purity | .583 |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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