Canada 1 Dollar Silver Coin 2001 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada

Canada 1 Dollar Silver Coin 2001 50th Anniversary of the National Ballet of Canada

The National Ballet of Canada is Canada's premier dance company, which ranks as one of the world's top international companies. Founded in 1951 by English dancer Celia Franca, the classical company is the only Canadian company to present a full range of traditional full evening ballet classic.

Obverse: Right looking portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA.
Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

Reverse: A couple of ballet dansers in the foreground, other dansers in the back.
Lettering: CANADA 1951 DOLLAR 2001.
Engraver: Scott McKowen.

Value: 1 Canadian Dollar.
Composition: Silver (.925): 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu (0.75 oz actual silver weight).
Weight: 25.175 grams.
Thickness: 2.95 mm.
Diameter: 36.07 mm.
Edge: Reeded.
Finish: Proof.
Shape: Round.
Mintage: 89390.
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.