.800 pure
0.7501 oz
261,002 minted
1 dollar 1950
1950
A 1950 Canadian 1 dollar struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Emanuel Otto Hahn. Reverse: Voyageur and Indigenous man paddling birch-bark canoe (Emanuel Hahn design). Mintage: 261,002. Contains approximately 0.600 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 2 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage
261,002
Diameter
36.0 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
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
1950
| 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 | $72 | $120 | $258 | $491 | $1,810 |
1950 - Arnprior
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $58 | $99 | $136 | $337 | $1,080 | $2,870 |
1950 - Double HP
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $52 | $52 | $52 | $52 | $59 | $88 | $123 | $196 | $392 | $2,450 |
1950 - JOP - Type 1
| EF-40 |
|---|
| $805 |
1950 - Logs on island
| MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $213 | $267 | $358 | $744 | $2,150 |
1950 - SWL
| 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 | $54 | $89 | $144 | $502 | $1,500 | $1,810 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1950 DOLLAR". 36.0 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.