Canada
1989
Mackenzie River Bicentennial
$1 Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: N/A
Face Value: $1
Mintage: 110,650
Composition: 50% Silver/ 50% Copper
Weight: 23.3 g
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Edge: Serrated
Finish: Brilliant
Artist: J. Mardon (reverse), S. Beveridge (obverse)
The 1989 Canadian Silver Dollar marks the 200th anniversary of Sir Alexander Mackenzie's voyage of discovery in the Northwest of Canada, all the way to the Arctic Ocean.
The coins reverse depicts Sir Alexander Mackenzie and his companions in their canoe exploring the Mackenzie River.