100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Bowhead Whale) 1988 front 100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Bowhead Whale) 1988 back
100 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Bowhead Whale) 1988 photo
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100 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bowhead Whale

1988 year
Gold (.5833) 13.338 g 27.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1988
Value
100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Gold (.5833)
Weight
13.338 g
Diameter
27.0 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#58278
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Bowhead whale parent and child

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1988 RRC
100 DOLLARS

Engraver: Ago Aarand

Designer: Robert-Ralph Carmichael

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Bowhead Whale coin's design features a unique effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, created by Canadian artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, which is different from the traditional depiction of the Queen on other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1988  52239 - - - - - -

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