{"product_id":"1981-canada-silver-1-coin-trans-canada-railway-specimen-finish","title":"1981 Canada Silver $1 Coin - \"Trans-Canada Railway\" - 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 data-path-to-node=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1981 Canada Silver $1 Coin - \"Trans-Canada Railway\" - 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 celebrate the 100th anniversary of the authorisation to build the Trans-Canada Railway. Supplied in a brand-new 2x2 Mylar coin flip for protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e1981 $1 Commemorative Coin\u003c\/b\u003e celebrating the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\"\u003eTrans-Canada Railway Centennial\u003c\/b\u003e (1881–1981).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistorical Significance:\u003c\/b\u003e Commemorates the 1881 decision to build a transcontinental railroad, a monumental engineering feat that physically united the eastern and western provinces of Canada.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Standard:\u003c\/b\u003e Struck to \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\"\u003eSpecimen finish\u003c\/b\u003e—a collector-grade quality featuring a brilliant, frosted relief of the locomotive against a matte or parallel-lined background.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"28\"\u003eChristopher Gorey\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring a 19th-century steam locomotive superimposed over a map of Canada, symbolising the \"Empire Builder\" expansion of the era.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse Design:\u003c\/b\u003e Features the 2nd portrait (Young Head) of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003eArnold Machin\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Rarity:\u003c\/b\u003e This \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e50% Silver\u003c\/b\u003e version was issued exclusively for the collector market and is highly prized for its \"one-year-only\" commemorative reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003eKM# 130\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMintage Information:\u003c\/b\u003e Total mintage for the silver specimen finish was \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003e148,647\u003c\/b\u003e (significantly lower than the proof version).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnical Specs:\u003c\/b\u003e 50% Silver, 50% Copper (\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003e0.375 oz ASW\u003c\/b\u003e), \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\"\u003e23.33g\u003c\/b\u003e weight, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003e36.07mm\u003c\/b\u003e diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePackage Contents:\u003c\/b\u003e This listing is for the single specimen coin only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"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-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Disclaimer:\u003c\/b\u003e This is an uncirculated specimen. As an authentic silver issue from the 1980s, the coin may exhibit light 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-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eImage Note:\u003c\/b\u003e Images reflect the condition of all coins available.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAbout this Coin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe 1981 \"Trans-Canada Railway\" dollar is a masterpiece of historical storytelling. The design captures the raw power of the steam engine that forged the nation, with the map backdrop emphasising the vast distances the railroad conquered. For Australian collectors, these coins are a popular \"bridge\" between maritime and industrial themes, offering a high silver content (0.375 oz pure) and the exceptional strike quality synonymous with the Royal Canadian Mint's specimen series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Loose Change Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50668700467447,"sku":"KM# 137","price":75.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0118\/3652\/2558\/files\/KM_137_1.jpg?v=1775628165","url":"https:\/\/loosechangecoins.com.au\/products\/1981-canada-silver-1-coin-trans-canada-railway-specimen-finish","provider":"Loose Change Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}