1911–2011 Sterling Silver Special Edition Proof Dollar

When the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) began striking coins in 1908 (then known as the Ottawa Branch of the Royal Mint), a one-dollar coin had not yet entered circulation, but was desperately needed, so in 1911, the mint struck a trial one-dollar coin in lead, while London's Royal Mint struck two trial coins in silver. A series of exceptional events delayed the introduction of the new dollar, and it was not until 1935 that a silver dollar—with the iconic voyageur design—was introduced to elevate the original dollar of 1911 to the status of one of Canada's rarest coins. This special-edition anniversary sterling-silver proof coin features every detail of its original design, adapted to mark the anniversary, and a double date (1911–2011) has been added to highlight its centennial year.

• Reverse: inspired by the 1911 silver dollar originally designed by W. H. J. Blakemore
• Obverse: features the effigy of King George V originally designed by Sir E. B. MacKennal
• Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
• Diameter: 36.07 mm
• Weight: 25.18 g
• Edge: serrated
• Finish: proof
• Face value: 1 dollar
• Certificate: serialized

Includes:
• 1911–2011 Sterling Silver Special Edition Proof Dollar

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.