1972 Canada $1 Voyageur Silver Dollar — Specimen, Cased, Toned

The 1972 Canadian silver dollar with Emanuel Hahn's classic Voyageur design: a voyageur and an Indigenous guide paddling a canoe past an islet. This example has developed strong natural toning.

It sits in the Royal Canadian Mint's black display holder, printed "1972 CANADA SILVER", inside the original black leatherette case.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1972
• Denomination: $1
• Composition: 50% silver / 50% copper, 23.33 g gross
• Weight: 23.33 g (11.665 g pure silver, 0.375 troy oz)
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Finish: Specimen
• Edge: Reeded
• Certificate: None
• Packaging: Coin case (Good condition)
• Condition: Strong natural toning, visible in the photos; not graded
• Mintage: 341,581
• Designer: Emanuel Hahn (reverse) / Arnold Machin (obverse)

Historical Significance

The Voyageur design first appeared on the silver dollar in 1935 and became one of Canada's best-known coin designs. In 1972 the Mint offered it in this 50% silver collector version alongside the nickel circulation dollar.

Why We Love This One

Toning collectors, look at the colour on this one. The Voyageur is a Canadian classic, and this cased silver version is a smaller issue than the commemoratives around it.

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