.740 ozt Arctic Expedition 9999 Silver $1

This is the 2013 Canadian $1 Proof Silver Dollar commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Canadian Arctic Expedition. 

Design: The coin's reverse, designed by Bonnie Ross, features three men and a dog team on a dogsled, with a stylized compass in the background, drawing inspiration from photography of the Canadian Arctic Expedition. 

Composition & Specifications: It is made of 99.99% pure silver, has a diameter of 36.07 mm, and weighs 23.17 grams. 

Commemoration: The coin celebrates the 1913-1918 Canadian Arctic Expedition, a voyage of discovery that explored Canada's High Arctic and documented previously unknown lands, islands, and Arctic life. 

Legal Tender: The coin has a face value of one dollar and is legal tender in Canada. 

This coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription "ELIZABETH II D G REGINA" encircles the portrait, which translates to "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen". 

Content: .740 troy oz. of .9999 fine silver

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Denomination: 1 dollar

Diameter: 36.07 mm

Weight: 23.17 g

Purity: 99.99%

Year: 2013

Mintage: The coin had a mintage of 20,494.