1963 Canadian Voyager Silver Dollar
This is a 1963 Canadian silver dollar, often referred to as a 'Voyageur' dollar. It is a circular coin struck in 80% silver and 20% copper. The reverse side, visible in the image, features Emanuel Hahn's classic design depicting a voyageur and an Indigenous person paddling a birchbark canoe past an island with two wind-blown trees. The background features vertical lines representing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). The inscriptions 'CANADA' and 'DOLLAR' curve along the top and bottom periphery respectively, with the date '1963' positioned beneath the canoe. The coin exhibits a metallic silver luster with significant toning and patina, showing dark, smoky oxidation across the fields, which is common for aged silver stored in non-airtight environments. The strike appears moderately sharp, though there is visible surface wear and small contact marks (bag marks) consistent with a circulated or 'About Uncirculated' condition. The edge is reeded, and the overall diameter is approximately 36 millimeters. This specific piece represents the era before the Royal Canadian Mint shifted to nickel for circulating dollars in 1968, making it a desirable piece for both silver bullion and numismatic collectors.
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Estimated Value
$22.00-$28.00 CAD
Basic Information
Category
Numismatics / Coins
Appraised On
May 7, 2026
Estimated Value
$22.00-$28.00 CAD
Item Description
This is a 1963 Canadian silver dollar, often referred to as a 'Voyageur' dollar. It is a circular coin struck in 80% silver and 20% copper. The reverse side, visible in the image, features Emanuel Hahn's classic design depicting a voyageur and an Indigenous person paddling a birchbark canoe past an island with two wind-blown trees. The background features vertical lines representing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights). The inscriptions 'CANADA' and 'DOLLAR' curve along the top and bottom periphery respectively, with the date '1963' positioned beneath the canoe. The coin exhibits a metallic silver luster with significant toning and patina, showing dark, smoky oxidation across the fields, which is common for aged silver stored in non-airtight environments. The strike appears moderately sharp, though there is visible surface wear and small contact marks (bag marks) consistent with a circulated or 'About Uncirculated' condition. The edge is reeded, and the overall diameter is approximately 36 millimeters. This specific piece represents the era before the Royal Canadian Mint shifted to nickel for circulating dollars in 1968, making it a desirable piece for both silver bullion and numismatic collectors.
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