{"product_id":"1989-canada-1-mackenzie-river-bicentennial-silver-proof-dollar","title":"1989 Canada $1 Mackenzie River Bicentennial Silver Proof Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplorers paddle a canoe down the Mackenzie River on this 1989 proof silver dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint, marking 200 years since Alexander Mackenzie's 1789 journey from Lake Athabasca to the Arctic Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 50% silver, 23.33 g and 36 mm across. This coin is loose, with no capsule, case or certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1989\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 50% silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 23.33 g (11.66 g pure silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 36 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Loose (no packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin, loose (no capsule, case or certificate); not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 272,319 proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: John Mardon (reverse) \/ Arnold Machin (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMackenzie was searching for a route to the Pacific, but the river carried him to the Arctic Ocean instead, and it now bears his name. The reverse is by medallic artist John Mardon. The Mint struck 272,319 proofs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great story of Canadian exploration on a classic proof dollar. A nice piece for history lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67882470834449,"sku":"FS-EDM-0239","price":35.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0239_01-front.jpg?v=1793065736","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1989-canada-1-mackenzie-river-bicentennial-silver-proof-dollar","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}