Canada 100 Dollars Gold Coin 1982 Constitution of Canada
This 1/2 oz Proof Gold coin commemorates patriation, the political process that led to Canadian sovereignty in 1982, which meant the British parliament was no longer needed to amend the Canadian constitution.
Obverse: Displays a right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Reverse: Portrays a page turning in an open book, bearing the Canadian coat of arms and a maple leaf.
Year: 1982.
Grade: Proof.
Denomination: 100 Canadian Dollars.
Metal Content: 0.5 troy oz.
Purity: .9167.
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Thickness: 2.2 mm.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Constitution of Canada
The Constitution of Canada is the supreme law in Canada; the country's constitution is an amalgamation of codified acts and uncodified traditions and conventions. It is one of the oldest working constitutions in the world. The constitution outlines Canada's system of government, as well as the civil rights of all Canadian citizens and those in Canada. Canadian constitutional law relates to the interpretation and application of the constitution.
The composition of the Constitution of Canada is defined in subsection 52(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982 as consisting of the Canada Act 1982 (including the Constitution Act, 1982), all acts and orders referred to in the schedule (including the Constitution Act, 1867, formerly The British North America Act, 1867), and any amendments to these documents.