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The year 2022 marks the 175th anniversary of the birth of Alexander Graham Bell, the great inventor whose interests and inventions had a profound impact on our modern world—and many of those advancements were made in Canada.
Alexander Graham Bell (1847–1922) was a Scottish-born inventor, scientist, and engineer who is credited with inventing and patenting the first practical telephone. He also co-founded the American Telephone and Telegraph Company (AT&T) in 1885.
Many other inventions marked Bell's later life, including groundbreaking work in optical telecommunications, hydrofoils, and aeronautics. Although Bell was not one of the 33 founders of the National Geographic Society, he had a strong influence on the magazine while serving as the second president from January 7, 1898, until 1903.
The coin (Silver 0.9999 with selective 24-karat gold plating) is a part of the 7-coin Silver Proof set, that presented in Royal Canadian Mint-branded book-style packaging with a removable lens for easy viewing.
Obverse
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Fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 77 years old, facing right and surrounded by the inscription. Date below. ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA |
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Reverse
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More than just the telephone, Bell's many inventions and varied pursuits made him a significant contributor to our modern world. Those contributions, along with keywords from his life story, are listed in the word-art portrait featured on the reverse, which harnesses the power of language to present a more complete picture of this Great Inventor. Alexander Graham Bell |
Edge |
1 Dollar
4th portrait, Proof Silver Dollar
RCM# 203371
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Gold Plated Silver |
Weight | 23.17 g |
Diameter | 36.07 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint (Maple Leaf)
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