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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.
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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A reproduction of Bell’s signature is paired with a portrait of the inventor in his later years, when much of his scientific work was done at his estate in Baddeck, Nova Scotia, Canada. Those experiments are represented by schematic illustrations of the Silver Dart—the aircraft that achieved the first controlled, powered flight in Canada—and the record-setting HD-4 hydrofoil; both crafts made history on Bras d’Or Lake, represented by the waves that are highlighted in blue. CANADA DOLLAR |
Edge |
1 Dollar
4th portrait, Loonie
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Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Brass Plated Steel |
Weight | 6.27 g |
Diameter | 26.5 mm |
Thickness | 1.95 mm |
Shape | polygon |
Sides | 11 |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint (Maple Leaf)
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