1992 - Elizabeth II - Kingston Stagecoach Silver Dollar



The Canadian dollar (symbol: $; code: CAD) is the currency of Canada. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or sometimes C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.



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Proof Dollar insert Lettering:

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Royal Canadian Mint

Monnaie royale canadienne

Silver Dollar

The 1992 Silver Dollar celebrates the beginning of the stagecoach service between Kingston and York in 1817. Vancouver artist Karsten Smith's design shows the stagecoach in snow, led by four powerful horses under the guidance of a lone coachman. The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt adorns the obverse.

925 Silver

Diameter 36.07 mm

Weight 25.175 g



















Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (20th century)

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1981 was the first year that the RCM issued two different qualities of silver dollars. One version was the Proof, which composed of a frosted relief against a parallel lined background. The second version was the Brilliant Uncirculated. The finish is classified as a brilliant relief on a brilliant background.



Year 1992

Theme Kingston to York Stagecoach

Artist Karsten Smith

Mintage (Proof) 187,612

Issue Price (Proof) $23.95

Mintage (BU) 78,160

Issue Price (BU) 17.50



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Stagecoach between Kingston and York in 1817

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The frist stage coach from York to Kinston was on January 4, 1817, operated by Samuel Purdy; the trip cost $18. By 1830, William Weller was offering twice-weekly stage coach service with imported Irish horses.[1]



One of the earlier stagecoach routes was set up in 1817 between Montreal, Quebec and Kingston, Upper Canada; the next year the routes expanded to run from Kingston to the Town of York (now the City of Toronto). A fledging, growing business, the Bank of Montreal opened a bank branch in York and needed a way to pass money and papers back and forth. The stagecoach filled the bill. Leaving Montreal, “every Monday and Thursday,” the stagecoaches “arrived in Kingston every Wednesday and Saturday.” The trips to other branches were longer. Between Montreal and York, the journey occupied at least a week.[2]



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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Kingston Stagecoach

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Non circulating issue

KM# 210

Features

Country Canada

Year 1992

Value 1 Dollar

1 CAD = 0.80 USD

Metal Silver (.9250)

Weight 25.175 g

Diameter 36.07 mm

Thickness 2.95 mm

Engravers Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)

Karsten Smith (reverse)

Shape Round

Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑

Edge Reeded



REF The Canadian dollar (symbol: $; code: CAD) is the currency of Canada. It is abbreviated with the dollar sign $, or sometimes C$ to distinguish it from other dollar-denominated currencies. It is divided into 100 cents.Source: Original Mint PackagingRoyal Canadian MintMonnaie royale canadienneSilver DollarThe 1992 Silver Dollar celebrates the beginning of the stagecoach service between Kingston and York in 1817. Vancouver artist Karsten Smith's design shows the stagecoach in snow, led by four powerful horses under the guidance of a lone coachman. The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Canadian artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt adorns the obverse.925 SilverDiameter 36.07 mmWeight 25.175 gSource: en.wikipedia.org1981 was the first year that the RCM issued two different qualities of silver dollars. One version was the Proof, which composed of a frosted relief against a parallel lined background. The second version was the Brilliant Uncirculated. The finish is classified as a brilliant relief on a brilliant background.Year 1992Theme Kingston to York StagecoachArtist Karsten SmithMintage (Proof) 187,612Issue Price (Proof) $23.95Mintage (BU) 78,160Issue Price (BU) 17.50Source: books.google.com / suite.ioThe frist stage coach from York to Kinston was on January 4, 1817, operated by Samuel Purdy; the trip cost $18. By 1830, William Weller was offering twice-weekly stage coach service with imported Irish horses.[1]One of the earlier stagecoach routes was set up in 1817 between Montreal, Quebec and Kingston, Upper Canada; the next year the routes expanded to run from Kingston to the Town of York (now the City of Toronto). A fledging, growing business, the Bank of Montreal opened a bank branch in York and needed a way to pass money and papers back and forth. The stagecoach filled the bill. Leaving Montreal, “every Monday and Thursday,” the stagecoaches “arrived in Kingston every Wednesday and Saturday.” The trips to other branches were longer. Between Montreal and York, the journey occupied at least a week.[2]REF[1] - books.google.com - Riverdale: East of the Don By: Elizabeth MuirREF[2] - suite.io - The Stagecoach Era By: Susanna McleodSource: en.numista.orgNon circulating issueKM# 210FeaturesCountry CanadaYear 1992Value 1 Dollar1 CAD = 0.80 USDMetal Silver (.9250)Weight 25.175 gDiameter 36.07 mmThickness 2.95 mmEngravers Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)Karsten Smith (reverse)Shape RoundOrientation Medal alignment ↑↑Edge Reeded