Canada, 1971 AD., Elizabeth II, British Columbia centenary commemorative, 1 Dollar, KM 80.

Canada, Elizabeth II, British Columbia centenary commemorative, engravers: Arnold Machin (obv.) and Patrick Brindley (rev.), 1971 AD.,
1 Dollar (ø 36 mm / 23,39 g), 0.500 silver, 23,33 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 652.077 , axes medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: ELIZABETH II - D· G· REGINA , her crowned bust facing right.
Rev.: CANADA - DOLLAR / 1871 - 1971 / SPLENDOR - SINE - OCCASU / BRITISH COLUMBIA , Coat of arms of British Columbia with supporters, dates flanking, Latin motto on ribbon below.
KM 80 .

Year / Mintage
1971 652.077

British Columbia, also commonly referred to by its initials B.C., is a province located on the west coast of Canada. British Columbia is also a component of the Pacific Northwest, along with the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. The province's name was chosen by in 1858 by members of the Hudson's Bay Company. In 1871, it became the sixth province of Canada. Its Latin motto is Splendor sine occasu ("Splendour without Diminishment").