1938 Canada $1 Silver Dollar - AU – Voyageur Canoe Design – King George VI

1938 Canada $1 Silver Dollar - AU – Voyageur Canoe Design – King George VI
CA$245.00

1938 Canada $1 silver dollar features the iconic Voyageur canoe design, one of the most celebrated and enduring images in Canadian numismatics. Struck in .800 fine silver, this issue represents the first year of Canada’s modern silver dollar series and remains a cornerstone piece for Canadian coin collectors.

The reverse depicts two voyageurs paddling a canoe beneath a stylized bundle of wheat lines representing the Northern Lights, with the inscription CANADA DOLLAR 1938. The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George VI, marking his first appearance on Canadian silver dollar coinage. The coin displays strong remaining detail with natural circulation wear consistent with age and silver content.

This example is offered raw (uncertified), making it an excellent candidate for a type collection, album placement, or potential third-party grading submission.

🔍 Key Details

  • Country: Canada

  • Year: 1938

  • Denomination: $1 (Dollar)

  • Metal: Silver (.800 fine)

  • Design: Voyageur Canoe

  • Historical Era: King George VI

A classic Canadian silver dollar with historic significance—ideal for collectors of Voyageur dollars, King George VI issues, or anyone building a foundational Canadian silver type set.