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Commemorative Dollar - Alexander Graham Bell National Historic Park Silver Dart
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1984 |
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| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
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| Obverse description | Central relief portrait bust of Alexander Graham Bell facing slightly right, depicting the inventor with his characteristic full beard and hair. The surrounding legend reads 'ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL NATIONAL HISTORIC PARK' along the upper rim, with 'BADDECK Nova Scotia' along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central device depicts the Silver Dart biplane in relief set within a circular design element, commemorating the first powered flight in Canada. The upper legend reads '1909 – 75th ANNIVERSARY – 1984 / COMMEMORATIVE DOLLAR' with 'VALID IN PARK GIFT SHOP' inscribed in the upper field above the aircraft, and the lower arc legend reads 'FIRST POWERED FLIGHT IN CANADA', with 'SILVER DART / Feb. 23. 1909 / Bras d'Or Lakes' inscribed in the lower field. |
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