1981 Canada Trans-Canada Railway Centennial Proof Double Dollar Set

1981 Canada Proof Double Dollar Set Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Trans-Canada Railway

**Please Note that the Silver Dollar may be lightly toned, which is typical for this type of set**

From 1971-1980, previously known as the prestige set, this 7 coin set has been upgraded to proof status. Set comes in a black case with red satin interior. The 1981 Silver Dollar commemorates the 100th anniversary of the approval by the Canadian government to build the trans-Canada railway. This is the first year of issue by the Mint of two different qualities of Silver dollars

Specifications:
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 199,000

	Composition	Weight	Diameter	Edge
Silver Dollar	0.500 Silver, 0.500 Copper	23.33 g	36.07 mm	Reeded
Nickel Dollar	Nickel	15.62 g	32.13 mm
50-cents		8.10 g	27.13 mm
25-cents		5.06 g	23.88 mm
10-cents		2.07 g	18.03 mm
5-cents	0.750 Copper, 0.250 Nickel	4.54 g	21.21 mm	Plain
1-cent	Bronze	2.5 g	19.00 mm (12-sided)