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1953 Issue
1953
Silver
0.7501 oz
.800 pure
0.7501 oz
1,200 minted
1 dollar CAD
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1 dollar 1953 - Proof-Like

1953

A 1953.800 silver 1 dollar weighing 0.7501 oz (23.33g), 36.07 mm diameter. Reverse: Voyageur and Indigenous man paddling birch-bark canoe. Mintage: 1,200. Proof-Like finish.

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage 1,200
Denomination 1 dollar
Diameter 36.07 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Proof-Like
Series Uncirculated Set (Proof-Like)
Obverse Mary Gillick
Reverse Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $75-$200 CAD
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$53.77 CAD
$38.88 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
36.07 mm diameter. Reeded edge. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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Collector Research Notes

Voyageur and Indigenous man paddling birch-bark canoe

What Collectors Usually Check

  • This issue is tagged as low mintage in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • Melt value gives you a useful floor for precious-metal content, but finished collector pieces can still trade at a premium based on packaging, scarcity, and market demand.
  • Older Canadian silver issues often need to be judged on both collector merit and metal value, especially when grades or varieties are involved.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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