{"product_id":"1994-canada-1-rcmp-northern-dog-team-patrol-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-loose","title":"1994 Canada $1 RCMP Northern Dog Team Patrol Sterling Silver Proof Dollar, Loose","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Mountie drives his sled dogs straight toward you across the snow on this 1994 proof silver dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint. The coin is dual-dated 1969–1994, marking 25 years since the RCMP's last northern dog team patrol.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 25.175 g of sterling silver, 36.07 mm across. This one is loose, out of its capsule and case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1994 (reverse dual-dated 1969–1994)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.175 g (23.29 g pure silver, 0.749 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 36.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Loose (no packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Loose proof coin, no capsule or case; light spotting and toning; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 227,907 (proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Ian Sparks (reverse; 'IS' initials on the coin), engraved by Ago Aarand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades the RCMP patrolled Canada's North by dog sled, covering huge distances between remote settlements. The last of those patrols took place in 1969, after which snowmobiles and aircraft took over. The reverse was designed by Ian Sparks and engraved by Ago Aarand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mint struck 227,907 of these in proof.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dogs on this one look like they're about to run right off the coin. A great piece of northern RCMP history in sterling silver.\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":67880239431953,"sku":"FS-EDM-0199","price":69.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0199_1994-Canada-1-RCMP-Northern-Dog-Team-Patrol-Sterling-Silver-Proof-Dollar-Loose_01-front.jpg?v=1793048670","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1994-canada-1-rcmp-northern-dog-team-patrol-sterling-silver-proof-dollar-loose","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}