Key Date 1946 Canada Silver Dollar – King George VI – Voyageur Canoe – AU+ – 0.600 oz Silver
The 1946 Canada Silver Dollar featuring King George VI is one of the most iconic post-war Canadian silver issues. Struck in 80% silver, this historic Voyageur Dollar showcases the famous canoe design by Emanuel Hahn, depicting a fur trader and Indigenous guide paddling across Canadian waters beneath the Northern Lights.
The obverse features the left-facing portrait of King George VI with the Latin legend GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP.
This example displays strong detail with light wear on the high points, placing it in approximately About Uncirculated (AU) condition. The coin retains sharp canoe details, bold legends, and pleasing overall eye appeal.
Specifications:
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Year: 1946
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Country: Canada
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Denomination: One Dollar
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Composition: 80% Silver
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Weight: 23.33g
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Actual Silver Weight: 0.600 Troy Ounce
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Designer: Emanuel Hahn
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Estimated Grade: AU
- Mintage 93,055
A must-have for Canadian silver dollar collectors, George VI enthusiasts, and silver investors alike.