The 2011 Canadian silver dollar marking the 100th anniversary of Parks Canada — the world's first national parks service — with Luc Normandin's tender design: a young Canadian cradling four of the country's endangered treasures. Look closely and find a Whooping Crane, a Western Prairie Fringed Orchid, a Southern Maidenhair Fern and a Kentucky Coffee Tree sheltered within the double-dated 1911–2011 composition. This is the proof version.
Collector Specifications
Country: Canada
Year: 2011
Denomination: $1
Composition: 92.5% Sterling Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight: 25.175 g (approx. 0.75 troy oz silver content)
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Included — RCM COA booklet
Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
Condition: Individually photographed — you receive the exact coin shown; complete in original RCM maroon clamshell case
When the Dominion Parks Branch was founded in 1911, no other nation on Earth had a dedicated national parks service. From Banff onward, Parks Canada grew into the steward of the country's most treasured landscapes and the species that depend on them — a mission this coin renders as an act of care. Note for collectors: this is the standard 2011 proof dollar, distinct from the special-edition 1911 Silver Dollar Centennial coin of the same year, also available in this shop.
Why We Love This One
A quietly beautiful design with four endangered species hidden in it. A thoughtful gift for any outdoor lover.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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