1971-1991 Canadian Silver Dollar

1971-1991 Canadian Silver Dollar Coin (0.500 Purity) - Design Our Choice

The Royal Canadian Mint released the first Canadian Silver Dollar in 1935 to celebrate King George V’s Silver Jubilee. It was a silver-based coin produced for widespread circulation and design variations.

The 1971–1991 Canadian Silver Dollar Coin offers collectors and silver enthusiasts a compelling combination of historical importance and precious metal value. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 50% silver over a span of two decades, these commemorative dollar coins contain 0.375 troy oz of silver and feature a wide range of themes celebrating Canadian culture, heritage, and national achievements.

Today, SD Bullion offers Canadian Silver Dollar Coins crafted by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1971 to 1991, each made of 50% pure silver. These coins come with assorted mintages and designs and are randomly selected from our inventory at the time of shipping.

Coin Highlights

• Contains 0.375 troy oz of silver (.500 fineness);
• Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint from 1971 to 1991;
• Sovereign silver coin with legal tender status fully backed by Canada;
• Imprinted face value of CAD 1;
• Varied reverse designs;
• Possible signs of contact marks, wear and tear.

Coin Details

The 1971–1991 Canadian Silver Dollars present some of the most iconic and culturally meaningful designs issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each year showcases a distinct commemorative theme honoring national events, influential figures, technological achievements, and defining moments in Canadian history. As a result, reverse designs vary widely, featuring intricately sculpted depictions of ships, explorers, architecture, wildlife, anniversaries, and other symbolic images that reflect Canada’s rich heritage.

The obverse of every coin features the evolving effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, representing the artistic styles used throughout the decades. This portrait is accompanied by the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II” and “D.G. REGINA,” the Latin phrase meaning “By the grace of God, Queen.”

Buy 1971-1991 Canadian Silver Dollar Coins (0.500 Purity) at SD Bullion

Elevate your silver coin collection with samples of historical significance.

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