1990 $1 Silver Proof Henry Kelsey Tricentennial Coin

This coin commemorates the 300th anniversary of Henry Kelsey's ventures and explorations into the Canadian West.  Kelsey explored the region while working with members of the Cree Nation during the time of his employment with the Hudson Bay Company.  Kelsey is said to be the first European to see and explore present-day Alberta and Saskatchewan.

The coin depicts Kelsey with several members of the Cree Nation looking out over a vast western prairie and a herd of buffalo.

The coin comes encapsulated and presented in a black leatherette case.  

Denomination - Canadian One dollar

Composition - Silver Proof (50% Silver/50% Copper)

Weight - 23.30g

Diameter - 36.07 mm

Worldwide Mintage Limit - 259,230

Mint - Royal Canadian Mint