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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II British Columbia
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Value | 1 Dollar |
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| Obverse description | The effigy of Queen Elizabeth II is depicted in right-facing profile, rendered at approximately 37 years of age. The Queen wears a tiara and is shown in a draped bust style. The obverse legend encircles the portrait, with the inscription positioned along the upper rim of the coin. The design follows the Machin portrait convention used on Canadian coinage during this period. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the coat of arms of British Columbia, commemorating the province's centennial of confederation with Canada. On the dexter side stands a wapiti stag (Cervus canadensis) proper, while on the sinister side a bighorn sheep ram (Ovis canadensis) argent, armed and unguled Or, serve as supporters. The shield bears the provincial heraldic device. The surrounding legend identifies the issuer, denomination, and commemorative dates, while the provincial motto is referenced by the design. The composition is rendered in high relief against a polished field. |
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| Mintage | 1971 - (fr) Ch#RC-800b - Spécimen - 1971 - Specimen - 585,217 |
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