1971 Canada $1 British Columbia Centennial Silver Dollar — Specimen, Cased

The 1971 silver dollar marking one hundred years since British Columbia joined Confederation, dual-dated 1871–1971. We have two, each in the Royal Canadian Mint's black display holder inside the original black leatherette case with the Canadian coat of arms on the lid.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1971 (reverse dual-dated 1871–1971)
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: 50% silver / 50% copper, 23.33 g gross
• Weight: 23.33 g (11.665 g pure silver, 0.375 troy oz)
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Finish: Specimen
• Edge: Reeded
• Certificate: None
• Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
• Condition: Two examples in the case only; choose your example, each is photographed. Not graded
• Mintage: 585,217
• Designer: Thomas Shingles (reverse), engraved by Patrick Brindley / Arnold Machin (obverse)

Historical Significance

British Columbia entered Confederation on July 20, 1871, on the promise of a railway linking it to the rest of the country. A century later the Mint marked the anniversary with this collector dollar, one of the first in the run of 50% silver commemorative dollars that began in 1971.

Why We Love This One

A great west-coast anniversary piece in its original crest case. Easy to love for anyone with a soft spot for BC, and a natural fit alongside the other cased dollars of the 1970s.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.