2010 Canada $1 Sterling Silver Dollar – 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy

A century of Canadian naval service, struck in sterling silver. This 2010 silver dollar from the Royal Canadian Mint marks the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy, founded with the Naval Service Act of 1910. Yves Bérubé's reverse portrays HMCS Sackville (K-181), the last surviving Flower-class corvette of the Second World War — and hidden in the design, the Navy's motto “Ready Aye Ready / Prêt Oui Prêt” is rendered in Morse code, a detail that rewards a closer look.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 2010
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: 92.5% Sterling Silver, 7.5% Copper
• Weight: 25.18 g
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (finish verification pending — a Proof version of this coin also exists)
• Edge: Serrated
• Certificate: See listing photos
• Condition: Individually photographed — you receive the exact coin shown; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos
• Mintage: 30,000 (Brilliant Uncirculated version; Proof version 50,000)
• Designer: Yves Bérubé (reverse); Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Historical Significance

The Royal Canadian Navy grew from two ships in 1910 to the world's third-largest Allied navy by 1945, its corvettes escorting the Atlantic convoys that kept Britain supplied through the Second World War. HMCS Sackville survives today in Halifax as Canada's Naval Memorial — a living tribute to the sailors this coin honours.

Why We Love This One

It's the hidden Morse code that sold us — the Navy's motto tucked right into the design, waiting for someone to notice. A great pick for anyone with a sailor in the family.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.