Canadian Silver Dollars - 300th of Griffon Ship and Edmonton International University Games

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[@OgirCoins]

Great looking coins. Like the designs on them. Ship design seems majestic. Definitely enjoyed the proof-like coin.

[@noahduerst]

Super interesting! I love hearing about the history behind the coins!

[@CoinMetallurgist]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@MünzenCoins]

educational video 😊

[@CoinMetallurgist]

Thanks!

[@HouseOfHam]

These 50% silver Canadian commemoratives were issued from 1971 to 1991. They're very affordable and can often be purchased for just a dollar over melt, probably because most refiners don't want anything below 80%. In 1992, the RCM changed composition to .925 silver and prices for the newer commemoratives got noticeably higher. I collected them up to 2013, but then Canada started spamming the market with hundreds of commemoratives a year, so it lost all appeal to me. Though, I may go back and try to fill the holes in the earlier years at some point.

[@CoinMetallurgist]

That’s awesome. Thanks for the info. I completely understand them losing appeal after they started making way too many types.

[@jamesm1]

I love getting these 50% commemoratives for giving away as prizes at medieval combat club comps. Nice chunky silver coins for ~$10.

[@CoinMetallurgist]

Cool!