Canada, 1971 AD., Elizabeth II, British Columbia centenary commemorative, 1 Dollar, KM 79.

Canada, Elizabeth II, British Columbia centenary circulating commemorative, engravers: Arnold Machin (obv.) and Thomas Shingles (rev.), 1971 AD.,
1 Dollar (ø 32,1 mm / 15,79 g), nickel (magnetic), 15,6 g. theor. mint weight, mintage 4.260.781 , axis medal alignment ↑↑ (0°), reeded edge,
Obv.: ELIZABETH II - D· G· REGINA , her crowned bust facing right.
Rev.: BRITISH COLUMBIA / 1871 - 1971 / T S / CANADA - DOLLAR , Coat of arms of British Columbia and its provincial flower, the dogwood, dates flanking, engraver´s initials below.
KM 79 ; Schön 75 .

Year / Mintage
1971 4.260.781
1971 468,729 proof

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.