Canada’s first silver dollar was issued in 1935 to commemorate King George V’s Silver Jubilee.
Emanuel Hahn designed and engraved the iconic “Coureur Des Bois” or “Voyageur” design.
Percy Metcalf designed and engraved the effigy of George V.
The silver in the coin is currently worth C$ 10 but in MS-63 Uncirculated grading it has a 2015 value of C$ 110
Mintage
- 1 dollar 1935 : 428 707
Specifications
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 23.33 grams
- Diameter : 36.00 mm, thickness 2.84 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Designer: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe, Reverse: Emanuel Hahn
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
Thank you Coins and Canada for the image and specification text
