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- Platinum Pt $1401.50 $-20.35
- Palladium Pd $937.50 $-2.50
1981 CANADA Silver DOLLAR
Category: CANADA Silver DOLLARDescription
1981 Canada Silver Dollar – Trans-Canada Railway Centennial – KM#130
Celebrate an important milestone in Canadian transportation history with this 1981 Canadian Silver Dollar, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the charter for the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1881. The transcontinental railway helped connect communities across Canada and played a vital role in the nation's development.
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse, designed by Christopher Gorey, depicts a historic steam locomotive over a map of Canada, symbolizing the railway's role in uniting the country from coast to coast.
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Country: Canada
Year: 1981
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Commemorative Theme: Trans-Canada Railway Centennial
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Weight: 23.33 grams
Diameter: Approximately 36 mm
Actual Silver Weight: 0.375 troy oz
Catalog Number: KM#130
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa
This historic Canadian commemorative dollar combines classic railway imagery, national heritage, and genuine silver content. It is an excellent addition to Canadian coin collections, world commemorative coins, and transportation-themed numismatic sets.
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