{"id":8048745054436,"title":"Canada 1975 | Calgary 1875 - 1975 $1 Proof coin","handle":"canada-1975-calgary-1875-1975-1-proof-coin","description":"Canada 1975 | Calgary 1875 - 1975 $1 Proof coin\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Proof Issue\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCoin in Acrylic case\u003cbr\u003eInner case lining starting to break down but does not affect coin as it is acrylic encased\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis silver dollar celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the establishment of Calgary, Alberta. Discovered by the North West Mounted Police, its location played a key role in the development of the oil and gas industry at the end of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe coin is struck in 23.3 grams of 37.5% silver. The Obverse design features the front of the coin you will see the younger effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with \"ELIZABETH II\" behind her head on the left. 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