| Issuer | Canada |
| Year | 1979 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.500) |
| Weight | 23.3276 g |
| Dimensions | 36 mm |
| Thickness | 2.66 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | T. Smith |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Ch#RC-808, KM#124 |
| Obverse description | Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The griffon, first ship that sailed the great lakes, sailing to the right, denomination and dates around. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | DOLLAR CANADA 1679 GRIFFON 1979 |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1979 - specimen - 688 671 |
| Catalog ID | 5968271440 |
| Comments |
