.375 ozt John Davis Strait RCM Silver $1

The image shows a 1987 Canadian Proof Silver Dollar commemorating the 400th anniversary of John Davis's exploration of the Davis Strait. 

The coin depicts a 16th-century vessel, likely representing one of John Davis's ships, with an iceberg in the background. 

It commemorates the 400th anniversary of John Davis's historic exploration of Baffin Island, the Davis Strait, and the Gulf of Cumberland. 

The inscription on the coin reads "DÉTROIT DE DAVIS STRAIT 1587-1987" and "CANADA DOLLAR". 
The design on the reverse of the coin was created by Christopher Gorey of Nova Scotia. 

Content: .375 troy oz. of fine silver.

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Weight: 23.3 g or 11.65 g fine silver

Diameter: 36.07 mm

Thickness: 2.95 mm

Purity: 50.0%

Face Value: 1 dollar

Year: 1987

Mintage: 405,688

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