This 1986 $1 coin from the Bank of Canada, composed of durable nickel, features a stunning obverse of a young Queen Elizabeth II alongside a captivating reverse design depicting a voyageur and an aboriginal in a birch-bark canoe, symbolizing Canada’s rich history. Graded MS-63 by ICCS, this collectible piece is a must-have for investors and enthusiasts alike, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1986
- Face Value: $1 Dollar
- Composition: Nickel
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.
- Reverse: A voyageur and an aboriginal paddling a birch-bark canoe with bundles marked “HB” for the Hudson’s Bay Company. In the background, an islet with two wind-swept trees and northern lights in the sky above. Design is surrounded with the face value and the inscription “CANADA”
- Grade: MS-63 (ICCS)
- Catalogue Reference: Ch# RC-127a, KM# 120
