1987 Canada 7 coin prestige proof set incl.silver dollar

1987 Canada proof set of x7 coins in leatherette type box.Includes x2 dollars of which one is silver.Also includes a nickel 50c,25c,10c,5c and bronze 1c.All the coins are in beautiful ultra cameo proof with mirror like fields and frosted devices.The box shows some slight wear.The silver dollar commemorates the 400th anniversary of John Davis' expedition in search of the North West passage.The coin is 50% silver,weighs 23.32gm and is 36mm in diameter.Details of the silver dollar below

Commemorative issue

400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Davis Strait

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Reverse

Ship "John Davis" with masts, rock in background, dates below, denomination at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DÉTROIT DE DAVIS STRAIT
1587-1987
CANADA DOLLAR

Engraver: V. Côté

Designer: Christoher Gorey

Edge

Milled

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

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