.800 pure
0.7501 oz
672,218 minted
1 dollar 1949
1949
A 1949 Canadian 1 dollar struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Thomas Shingles. Reverse: The Matthew, John Cabot's ship, with 'FLOREAT TERRA NOVA' inscription. Mintage: 672,218. Contains approximately 0.600 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage
672,218
Diameter
36.0 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$51.50
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$61.25 CAD
$44.54 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1949
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $68 | $98 | $208 | $844 |
1949 - Half Moon
| VF-20 | EF-40 | MS-60 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $110 | $150 | $300 | $442 | $1,320 | $2,130 |
1949 - JOP - Type 2
| AU-50 |
|---|
| $1,190 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1949 DOLLAR". 36.0 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.