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

The 1971 silver dollar marking one hundred years since British Columbia joined Confederation, dual-dated 1871–1971. All three examples we have developed natural toning over the years. Each sits in the Royal Canadian Mint's black display holder inside the original black leatherette case with the Canadian coat of arms on the lid; one still has its white RCM outer box.

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: Three toned examples: two in the case only, one with the original white RCM outer box; toning visible in the photos; 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

Toning collectors, this one's for you: decades in the case have given it real colour, and no two look alike. A west-coast anniversary piece with character.

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