Currency - Canadian Coin - $1 - 1987 - Royal Canadian Mint - Detroit de Davis Strait, 1587 - 1987.
The 1986 Canadian $1 coin, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint,
marks the 400th anniversary of John Davis' historic exploration of Baffin Island, the Davis Strait and the Gulf of Cumberland.
Composition: 92.5% Silver and 7.5% Copper
Weight: 23.30 grams
Diameter: 36.07 mm
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 405,688
The reverse showcases the work of Christopher Gorey of Nova Scotia and depicts a vessel of the 16th century with an iceberg in the background and inscription - Detroit de Davis Strait, 1587 - 1987.