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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II 100 years Calgary
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1975 |
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| Reference(s) | Ch#RC-804a, KM#97, Schön#94 |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
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Calgary's centennial fell in 1975, marking a hundred years since the North-West Mounted Police established Fort Calgary at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers in 1875. The commemorative dollar was struck in .500 fine silver — the same alloy Canada had used for circulation dollars since 1967, and retained here partly to keep production costs manageable during a period of rising silver prices.
The RC-804a designation distinguishes this from the proof issue; collectors should note the two strikes differ in finish and mintage, not just surface quality.