The 1970 Canadian 1 dollar coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the centenary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation (1870-1970). It is made of 100% nickel, weighs 15.62 grams, and has a diameter of 32.13 mm with a reeded edge. The coin is magnetic and features on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse displays the prairie crocus, the official flower of Manitoba, designed by Raymond Taylor. The coin’s legend on the reverse includes “MANITOBA 1870- 1970 CANADA DOLLAR,” marking the milestone anniversary. Approximately 4,140,058 were minted for circulation.
1970 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$3.50
The 1970 Canadian 1 dollar coin, known as the Manitoba Centennial dollar, is a 100% nickel coin featuring on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, and on the reverse a prairie crocus flower to commemorate the centenary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation, with the dates 1870 and 1970 inscribed. It weighs 15.62 grams, has a diameter of 32.13 mm, and a reeded edge. This coin was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of over 4 million and is magnetic.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 4140058 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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