The 1971 Canadian 1 dollar coin was issued to commemorate the centennial of British Columbia joining the Canadian Confederation in 1871. This coin is made of 100% nickel, weighs 15.62 grams, and has a diameter of 32.13 mm with a reeded edge. The obverse features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse showcases the British Columbia coat of arms surrounded by dogwood blossoms, designed by Thomas Shingles. The coin bears the legend “BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA DOLLAR 1871 1971,” marking the 100-year anniversary. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, with a circulation mintage of about 4.26 million coins, and has a magnetic property due to its nickel composition.
1971 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$3.50
The 1971 Canadian 1 dollar coin is a nickel circulation coin commemorating British Columbia’s centennial with the reverse featuring the British Columbia shield and dogwood blossoms, and the obverse displaying a laurel-wreathed bust of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin and Thomas Shingles. It weighs 15.62 grams, has a diameter of 32.13 mm, a reeded edge, and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of 4,260,781 coins.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 15.62 |
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| Mintage | 4260781 |
| Diameter (mm) | 32.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.62 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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