1978 SPECIMEN COMMEMORATIVE SILVER DOLLAR - 11TH COMMONWEALTH GAMES

The 1978 silver dollar commemorated the 11th Commonwealth Games, held in Edmonton, Alberta, August 3-12 of that year. The reverse design features the symbol of the Games in the centre, and the official symbols of the ten sports which comprise the Games along the perimeter. The obverse was made specifically for this issue.

Specifications:
Face Value: $1
Mintage: 640,000
Composition: 50% Ag, 50% Cu
Weight (g): 23.30
Diameter(mm): 36.07
Edge: Reeded
Finish: Specimen