{"product_id":"1976-canada-silver-1-coin-library-of-parliament-specimen-finish","title":"1976 Canada Silver $1 Coin - \"Library of Parliament\" - Specimen Finish","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/LooseChangeCoins-Invoice-310x90_5b0ffc0e-741f-4f44-abb5-0ffad032993e_480x480.png?v=1629180106\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1976 Canada Silver $1 Coin - \"Library of Parliament\" - Specimen Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eSingle silver specimen coin, originally released by the Royal Canadian Mint to commemorate the centenary of the completion of the Library of Parliament building. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e1976 $1 Commemorative Coin\u003c\/b\u003e celebrating the \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"43\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003eLibrary of Parliament Centennial\u003c\/b\u003e (1876–1976).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Honours the 100th anniversary of the Library of Parliament in Ottawa. This building is famous for being the only part of the original Centre Block to survive the disastrous 1916 fire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eCondition Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck to \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"30\" data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003eSpecimen finish\u003c\/b\u003e—a collector-grade quality featuring frosted relief against mirror-like fields for a sharp \"cameo\" contrast.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"28\" data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003eWalter Ott and Patrick Brindley\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a detailed exterior view of the Gothic Revival library building.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the 2nd portrait (Young Head) of \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"58\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"80\" data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003eArnold Machin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003eKey Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the 1970s silver dollar series, this \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"57\" data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e50% Silver\u003c\/b\u003e version was issued exclusively in collector sets and was not intended for general circulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"19\" data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003eKM# 106\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003eMintage Information:\u003c\/b\u003e Total mintage for the silver specimen finish was \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"70\" data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003e483,722\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e 50% Silver, 50% Copper (\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"41\" data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e0.375 oz ASW\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"56\" data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e23.33g\u003c\/b\u003e weight, \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"71\" data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e36.00mm\u003c\/b\u003e diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the single specimen coin only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/b\u003e This coin is supplied in a protective Mylar flip.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eCondition Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an uncirculated specimen. As an authentic silver issue from the 1970s, the coin may exhibit natural toning or minor \"milk spots\" typical of the Royal Canadian Mint’s silver production from this era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003eImage Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Images reflect the actual condition of the coin available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eAbout this Coin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 1976 \"Library of Parliament\" dollar completes the popular trio of mid-70s Canadian silver commemoratives. The architectural detail on the reverse is highly regarded, capturing the intricate flying buttresses and ornate roofline of one of Canada’s most beautiful historic buildings. For collectors, this coin offers a perfect blend of high silver content (0.375 oz pure) and historical artistry, making it a staple for any Commonwealth silver collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668529910007,"sku":"KM# 106","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/KM_106_1.jpg?v=1775625483","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1976-canada-silver-1-coin-library-of-parliament-specimen-finish","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}