1 Dollar - Craigellachie, British Columbia

€1.00
LocationCanada
Year1985
TypeLocal coin token
CompositionNickel plated steel
Weight12.9 g
Diameter33 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
Reference(s) Pel#BC165
Obverse descriptionSir Donald Smith, director of the Canadian Pacific Railway, ceremonially driving in the `Last Spike` and thus completing the railway.
Obverse letteringTHE LAST SPIKE Craigellachie, British Columbia November 7, 1885 CANADA LINKED FROM SEA TO SEA
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionSteam locomotive heading over bridge
Reverse letteringA SALUTE TO CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY PIONEERS EXPIRES NOVEMBER 7, 1985 VALUE $1.00 IN CRAIGELLACHIE
Reverse scriptLatin
Mint
Mintage1985  - - 250 000
1985  - Struck in .999 silver - 100
1985  - Struck in 24K gold - 10
Catalog ID7118632810
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