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2011 Canada 100th Ann. Dollar Silver Proof
In 2011, the Royal Canadian Mint released a Special Edition Proof Set, Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the striking of Canada's 1911 Silver Dollar. The coins displayed in this set featured the special 1911-2011 double date proof coins.
When the Mint began striking coins in 1908 (then known as the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint), a one-dollar coin had not yet entered circulation, but was desperately needed; so in 1911, the Mint struck a trial one dollar coin in lead, while Londons Royal Mint struck two trial coins in silver.
Since Britain was responsible for preparing and distributing most of the master tooling to its Dominions and colonies, the engravers were under great pressure as they were already busy preparing new coins to coincide with the coronation of King George V. In their haste, they failed to include Dei Gra(tia), (By the Grace of God, in Latin) on the inscription surrounding the effigyan unfortunate omission that appeared on all smaller denomination coins that entered circulation and became known as godless coins.
A series of exceptional events and a change in government delayed the introduction of the new dollar. And it was not until 1935 that a Silver Dollar the iconic Voyageur design was introduced to elevate the original dollar of 1911 to the status of one of Canadas rarest coins.
Specifications:
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight: 5.67 g
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Edge: Reeded
Finish: Proof
Artist: (Reverse) Originally designed by L.C. Wyon, later modified by W.H.J. Blackmore (reverse). (Obverse) Originally designed by Sir E.B. Mackennal
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