1982 Canada Bison Silver Dollar Commemorative Proof

From the Plains of Saskatchewan

Just like the United States Mint, the Royal Canadian Mint strikes special one-year-only commemorative silver dollars. The challenge is finding them “south of the border” in any large quantities! But we’ve managed to secure a small cache of these commemoratives from the Great White North and we’re making them available for you to add them to your collection.

One-Year-Only Coin Marks Centennial of Canada’s “Queen City”

In this offer you can secure the 1982 Canada Bison Silver Dollar that celebrated the centennial of the city of Regina, the capitol of Saskatchewan. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 50% fine silver, this coin shows a large bison skull on its reverse with the Saskatchewan Parliament Building pictured between the skull’s horns. The design was chosen to represent the area’s cattle and bison-raising tradition. Regina — which is Latin for “queen” — was named after Queen Victoria. Prior to that it was referred to as the “Pile O’ Bones” for the many bones left behind by buffalo hunters.

This coin also comes in gorgeous Proof condition, a designation that means it was expertly crafted by the mint from hand-selected planchets, polished dies and multiple strikes to produce beautifully frosted details rising over mirror-like fields. Its limited mintage of 577,959 coins may seem like a lot but due to its popularity — especially among Canadian collectors — and its milestone anniversary, obtaining one in the United States can be difficult. Fortunately, we’ve done all the work for you and you bring this coin home today simply by clicking it to your cart!

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• ONE-YEAR-ONLY COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE – This commemorative coin was struck for only one year in 1982 to mark the centennial of the city of Regina. It features a bison skull on the reverse and the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each 1982 Canada Bison Silver Dollar was struck in 23.33 grams of 50% fine silver and measures 36 mm in diameter.
• CANADIAN LEGAL TENDER – These 1982 Canada Bison Commemorative Silver Dollars are $1 legal tender in Canada.
• PROOF CONDITION – Your 1982 Canada Bison Railroad Commemorative Silver Dollar coin comes in gorgeous Proof condition.
• LIMITED EDITION – The 1982 Canada Bison Commemorative Silver Dollar Proof has a limited mintage of 577,959 coins.

Canada’s one-year-only 1982 Bison Silver Dollar Commemorative Proof celebrates the Centennial of the city of Regina, the capitol of Saskatchewan. It’s hard to find South of Canada’s border, so order yours now!