1979 Canada $1 Griffon Tricentennial Silver Dollar in Box 50% Silver
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Description
1979 Canada Silver Dollar Coin (.500 silver) – The Griffon, The first full sized ship on the upper Great Lakes
This Canadian 1979 dollar coin is composed of 50% silver, 50% copper. It commemorates the 300th anniversary of the sailing of The Griffon, the first full sized sailing ship on the upper Great Lakes. The ship was lost on its return from its maiden voyage, and its location has been an unsolved mystery ever since.
Coin Specifications
- Mintage: 688,671
- Composition: 50% silver, 50% copper
- Coin Finish: Specimen
- Weight (g): 23.30
- Diameter (mm): 36.07
- Face Value: 1 dollar
