.800 pure
0.7501 oz
1,443,502 minted
1 dollar 1959
1959
A 1959 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: 1,443,502. Contains approximately 0.600 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.7501 oz (23.33 g)
Mintage
1,443,502
Diameter
36.0 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
Emanuel Otto Hahn
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$51.20
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
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $51 | $95 | $702 | $1,500 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1959 DOLLAR". 36.0 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.