1935-1967 Canadian 80% Silver Dollar

Canadian silver dollars from this era hold a special place in Commonwealth numismatics, and it’s easy to see why collectors worldwide seek them out. Struck in 80% silver by the Royal Canadian Mint between 1935 and 1967, these large-format coins mark a turning point in Canadian coinage — the moment the Mint shifted away from purely functional designs toward the nature-themed, artistically ambitious coins the country became known for. The result is a series that delivers genuine precious metal content alongside reverses that reward close examination.

Key Features:

• Purity and Weight: 80% silver (.800 fine); 0.600 troy oz of pure silver per coin
• Metal: Silver
• Obverse Design: Portrait of the reigning monarch — King George V (pre-1937), King George VI (1937–1952), or Queen Elizabeth II (1953–1967) — with Latin royal inscription around the border
• Reverse Design: Primary design features a Native Canadian and a fur trader (voyageur) paddling a canoe, Northern Lights above, evergreen trees in the background; commemorative reverses issued in select years

The standard reverse — used across most of this date range — depicts a voyageur and a Native Canadian paddling a canoe through open northern waters. Northern Lights arc overhead, and evergreen trees line the background, composing one of the most narrative reverses ever placed on a North American circulation coin. This design carried through on the silver dollar until 1986. Select years feature commemorative reverses: the 1967 centennial edition shows a Canada goose in flight, and the 1964 Charlottetown dollar carries a floral commemorative design marking the centennial of the conference that laid the groundwork for Canadian Confederation.

The obverse changed three times across the series — reflecting the reigns of King George V, King George VI from 1937, and Queen Elizabeth II from 1953, with her portrait updated as she aged. These coins are offered in About Uncirculated (AU) condition, with light wear only on the highest points and most design detail fully intact. Each coin measures the standard 36mm Canadian dollar diameter. Dates are our choice and will vary based on available inventory.

Strong silver content, a reverse design that tells a genuine piece of Canadian history, and AU condition that keeps the voyageur scene sharp and legible — these dollars deliver on every front. Add a 1935–1967 Canadian 80% Silver Dollar to your cart today.