© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II New Size Trial Strike
1968 year| Copper | 11.81 g | 32.13 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 1 Dollar (1 CAD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.81 g |
| Diameter | 32.13 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Voyageurs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1968
DOLLAR
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Designer: Emanuel Otto Hahn
Edge
Milled
Comment
Pattern for the new size of dollars made of nickelInteresting fact
The Pattern 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (New Size Trial Strike) 1968 from Canada, made of Copper weighing 11.81g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1968 as a trial strike to test the new smaller dollar coin design, which was later adopted as the standard design for the Canadian dollar coin. This coin is interesting because it features a different design than the regular issue 1968 Canadian dollar coin, and it is made of copper, whereas the regular issue coin was made of nickel. Additionally, it is a rare coin, with only a small number minted, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 75000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (New Size Trial Strike) 1968 coin.
