1949 Canada Silver Dollar – “Newfoundland / Matthew” Dollar (AU)

1949 Canada Silver Dollar – “Newfoundland / Matthew” Dollar (AU)
CA$90.00

Identification

  • Country: Canada

  • Denomination: 1 Dollar

  • Year: 1949

  • Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper

  • Weight: 23.33 grams

  • Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.600 troy oz

  • Designer (reverse): Thomas Shingles (T.S.)

  • Obverse: King George VI

  • Reverse: The ship Matthew sailing with inscription “Floreat Terra Nova” (Let Newfoundland Flourish)

Historical Significance

The 1949 silver dollar commemorates Newfoundland’s entry into Confederation as Canada’s 10th province. The reverse features John Cabot’s ship Matthew, symbolizing exploration and Newfoundland’s maritime heritage.

This is one of Canada’s most popular early commemorative silver dollars and is widely collected in both raw and certified grades.