1974 Canada Silver Dollar – Winnipeg Centennial
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Winnipeg, Manitoba, with this 1974 Canadian Silver Dollar commemorating the city’s founding in 1874. This special issue honors Winnipeg’s development into a major Canadian center of commerce, transportation, and culture.
The obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. The reverse showcases a distinctive oversized “100” design incorporating scenes of Winnipeg’s Main Street in 1874 and 1974, highlighting the city’s transformation over its first century.
Specifications:
Country: Canada
Year: 1974
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Commemorative Theme: Winnipeg Centennial
Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
Weight: 23.33 grams
Diameter: 36 mm
Actual Silver Weight: 0.375 troy oz
Catalog Number: KM#88a
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Combining Canadian history, an eye-catching commemorative design, and genuine silver content, this coin is a welcome addition to Canadian silver dollar collections, world coin collections, and commemorative coin sets.