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Canadian Centennial Silver Dollar (Flying Goose)

Canada · 1967

A silver dollar featuring the second young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a flying Canada goose on the reverse, issued to celebrate the Canadian Confederation centennial.

Country: Canada
Year: 1967
Denomination: 1 Dollar
Metal: 80% Silver, 20% Copper

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Overview

A silver dollar featuring the second young portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a flying Canada goose on the reverse, issued to celebrate the Canadian Confederation centennial.

Historical significance

Issued in 1967 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Confederation (1867-1967). The reverse design by Alex Colville is considered one of the most iconic and artistic designs in Canadian numismatic history.

Obverse (front)

Young diademed bust of Queen Elizabeth II facing right, wearing the 'Girls of Great Britain and Ireland' tiara. Surrounded by the inscription 'ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA' and a beaded border.

Reverse (back)

A Canada goose in flight facing left, designed by renowned Canadian artist Alex Colville. Above is the denomination 'DOLLAR', and below is the country 'CANADA' along with the dual commemorative dates '1867-1967'.

Estimated value

$20-$35 in circulated to uncirculated condition, primarily valued for its silver melt content plus a modest numismatic premium.

What drives this coin's value

Silver bullion spot price, overall preservation, presence of original mint luster, and absence of cleaning marks or deep scratches.

Grade assessment

About Uncirculated to Mint State (AU/MS) with attractive natural multi-color peripheral toning.

Mintage & rarity

Common (Mintage of approximately 6,767,496 circulation strikes)

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check the weight (23.33g) and diameter (36mm). Perform a ping test or use a specific gravity test/XRF analyzer if silver content is in doubt. Counterfeits are rare because these are common bullion-value coins.

Notable varieties & errors

The primary collector variety is the 'Heavy Goose' vs 'Light Goose' minor die variations, though both are common.

Similar coins

Standard Canadian silver dollars of the era (such as the Voyageur dollar series), which share similar weights and dimensions but feature different reverse imagery.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges using clean cotton gloves or bare hands without touching the surfaces. Do not clean, polish, or dip the coin, as this ruins its original natural toning and drastically lowers its numismatic value. Store in an inert, PVC-free coin holder or flip in a stable, low-humidity environment.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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