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Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)

Complete 1953–1967
Designer: Mary Gillick (1953-64), Arnold Machin (1965-67) (obverses)

Circulation coins from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II when silver was still used in Canadian coinage. The last year of.800 silver in circulation was 1967. Culminated in the iconic 1967 Centennial designs by Alex Colville.

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Notes
Two obverse types: laureate (1953-64) and tiara (1965-89). 1953 NSF/SF shoulder fold varieties. Silver content makes all coins worth melt value or more.

Collector Research Notes

Circulation coins from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II when silver was still used in Canadian coinage. The last year of.800 silver in circulation was 1967. Culminated in the iconic 1967 Centennial designs by Alex Colville.

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