Voyageur Silver Dollar

Country of Origin: Canada

Year of Issue: 1935

Denomination: One Dollar

Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper

Voyageur Silver Dollar

Brief Description

The reverse features a voyageur and an Indigenous person paddling a birch bark canoe with an island and the Northern Lights (aurora borealis) in the background. The obverse features King George V.

Historical Significance

This was Canada's first circulating silver dollar, issued to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V. The design by Emanuel Hahn symbolizes the early fur trade that shaped Canada.

Estimated Value

$25.00 - $60.00 USD depending on condition

Care Instructions

Store in a cool, dry place inside a PVC-free coin holder or flip. Handle only by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing oxidation, and do not clean the coin as this can significantly lower its numismatic value.

Created At: 2026-02-06T00:37:53.608259