Canada
1981
Trans-Canada Railway Centennial
$1 Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: N/A
Face Value: $1
Mintage: 353,742
Composition: 50% Silver/ 50% Copper
Weight: 23.3 g
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Proof
Artist: C. Gorey (reverse), W. Ott (obverse)
The 1981 silver dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the approval by the Canadian government to build the Trans-Canada Railway.
This is the first year of issue by the Mint of two different qualities of silver dollars: Proof and Brilliant Uncirculated