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Canada 1978 Commonwealth Games Silver Dollar Proof. This 1978 silver dollar commemorative honors the XI Commonwealth Games that were held in Edmonton, Alberta. The majority of participating teams — 46 in all — were former territories of the British Commonwealth. Surrounding the logo of the Games on the reverse of the coin are representations of the different sporting events held. The opener of the Games, Queen Elizabeth II's portrait is featured on the obverse. Proof finish.
Canada 1983 Edmonton Universiade Silver Dollar Proof. This coin was issued in 1983 in recognition of the country's first time hosting the Universiade games. The event was also held in Edmonton, with 2,400 university athletes participating from 73 countries around the world. The 50% silver dollar depicts an athlete jumping Edmonton's Universiade ribbon as if it were a hurdle. Queen Elizabeth II obverse. Deep-struck, finest quality proof form.
