Find the Silver Content of the 1983 Canadian World University Games Dollar
The 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar is composed of 50% silver and contains .3750 oz of silver. The remaining 50% is made from copper.
The coin is in medallic alignment, so both the obverse and reverse face the same vertical direction. You can turn the 1983 Canadian silver dollar from side to side and both sides will be facing up.
What does the 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar Commemorate?
The 1983 Canadian Silver Dollar celebrated the 1983 Summer Universiade, or World University Games, which were held at Edmonton University in Alberta. It was the first time Canada hosted the games, which drew more than 2,400 athletes from 73 different nations.
Collecting Canadian Silver Coins
Coin collectors enjoy coins from the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) for numerous reasons, including their attractive designs, which depict animals, nature, and Canadian life. Canadian silver dollars and other RCM silver coins exhibit exceptional craftsmanship and beauty as a result of their commitment to unwavering quality control.
Collectors who track Canadian silver often want to know the history and design of a coin, as well as its silver content. Since older Canadian issues were struck with several different compositions, it can be helpful to determine the actual silver weight and silver melt value at a glance. The Canadian silver calculator does this with the up-to-date silver price and each coin’s composition. Enter the coins you have, and it will show their silver weight and value using live pricing so you can quickly understand the intrinsic worth of your collection alongside its collectible appeal.
