The 1963 Canadian one dollar coin is a silver dollar consisting of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 23.33 grams with a diameter of 36 mm and a reeded edge. It features on the obverse a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick, and on the reverse a depiction of a voyageur and a First Nations man paddling a canoe, designed by Emanuel Hahn. This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of 4,179,981 pieces, non-magnetic, with a medal alignment. It was issued as a business strike coin intended for circulation and is notable for its fine silver content and its historical and artistic depiction of Canada’s heritage. The coin’s approximate melt value as of 2025 is around $35.62 CAD depending on the silver market and condition of the coin.
1963 – 1 Dollar Loonie Canada
Canada 1 Dollar Coins$55.00
The 1963 Canadian silver one dollar coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a voyageur scene on the reverse, containing 80% silver with notable collectible and intrinsic value.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 23.3 |
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| Mintage | 4179981 |
| Diameter (mm) | 36.06 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.84 |
| Composition | 80 % Silver, 20 % Copper |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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