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CANADA
KM 1255 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
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CANADA
KM 1255 |
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SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
| Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge - Plain | Composition | Rotation |
| 1 dollar | 26.5 | 7.0 | 1.75 | Shape: 11 - sided | Multy-ply-pl-Steel | Medal |
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Legend,
effigy of Queen's bust (by designer Susanna Blunt) right,
below - the year of minting. Canada is a constitutional monarchy with Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada as head of state. |
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Title of state, maple leaf within circle, loon, denomination in word. The Great Northern Diver, known in North America as the Common Loon (Gavia immer) is a large member of the loon, or diver, family. |