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National Currency Collection

Canada, Elizabeth II, 1 dollar : 1955

Item Details

Categorization

Collection
Coin
Class
Contemporary
Name
Precious metal
Form
Circulating

Locations

Country
Canada

Denominations

1 dollar

Dates

Issuing date
1955

Authorities

Ruler
Elizabeth II

Designs

Subject Obverse
Elizabeth II - queen - monarchy
Subject Reverse
Canoe - water - transportation

Production Types

Designer
Emanuel Hahn
Mark
EH

Designer
Mary Gillick
Mark
M.G.

Mint
Royal Canadian Mint
Mark
None

Engraver
Thomas Shingles
Mark
None

Detail Type

Variety
Die crack between T and I of GRATIA

Specifications

Edge Treatment
Reeded edge

Measurements

Object

Diameter
36mm
Weight
23.33g

Materials

Object
Silver