1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Transatlantic Cable) 2016 front 1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Transatlantic Cable) 2016 back
1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Transatlantic Cable) 2016 photo
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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Transatlantic Cable

2016 year
Silver (.9999) 23.17 g 36.07 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#379846
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Starboard view of S.S. Great Eastern in color, local residents on beach, officers on rocks.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2016
DOLLAR
YB

Designer: Yves Bérubé

Edge

Serrated

Interesting fact

The Transatlantic Cable coin's design depicts a message being sent across the Atlantic Ocean through a telegraph cable. It's a unique and interesting fact that the coin's design represents the 150th anniversary of the first transatlantic telegraph cable, which was laid between North America and Europe in 1858. This event marked a significant milestone in communication technology and paved the way for modern communication systems.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  12312 - - - - - -

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