Numismatic

1988 Canada 1/4 oz Proof Gold $100 Bowhead Whale (Coin Only)

0.2500 troy oz .583 1988

This $100 Gold coin celebrates one of Canada's national treasures, the bowhead whale, and was issued to bring attention to the protected species.

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Coin highlights

Contains 1/4 oz of fine Gold.
Coin comes encapsulated but does not include mint issued box or certificate of authenticity.
Mintage of only 53,000.
Obverse: Right facing portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin.
Reverse: Portrays a bowhead whale and her calf.
Sovereign coin backed by the Canadian government.Display your Proof Gold coin in style by adding an attractive presentation box to your order. Add this 1988 1/4 oz Proof Gold $100 Bowhead Whale coin to your cart today!

Specifications

Country	United Kingdom
Year	1988
Legal-tender face value	100 Dollars
Metal	Gold
Weight	0.2500 troy oz
Purity	.583
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm

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