Description
Add a classic wartime-era collectible to your collection with the 1945 Canada Silver Dollar, graded MS-60 by ICCS. Struck during the final year of World War II, this historic coin combines strong silver content, iconic Canadian imagery, and certified mint-state authenticity. A true numismatic staple for collectors of vintage Canadian coinage.
Special Features
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Certified MS-60 Mint State condition by ICCS
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Final wartime issue year for pre-1946 silver dollars
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Struck in 80% silver with substantial precious metal content
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Classic Voyageur design — one of Canada’s most beloved coin motifs
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Low circulation mintage of only 38,391 coins
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Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
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Historic monarch portrait of George VI
Design
The reverse, designed by Emanuel Hahn, features a voyageur and an Indigenous paddler traveling by canoe, symbolizing Canada’s fur trade heritage and early exploration routes. The inscriptions CANADA, 1945, and DOLLAR frame the design.
The obverse, created by Thomas Humphrey Paget, displays the crowned portrait of King George VI with the Latin legend:
GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :
Specifications
Year: 1945
Denomination: $1
Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
Weight: 23.33 g
Silver Weight: 18.664 g
Diameter: 36 mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: Medal (↑↑)
Finish: Circulation strike
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Mintage: 38,391
Why Collect This Coin?
The 1945 silver dollar stands out as a historically significant issue marking the closing chapter of WWII coinage. With its low mintage, classic voyageur artwork, and certified Mint State grade, it offers both collectible prestige and intrinsic silver value — a cornerstone piece for any serious Canadian coin collection.
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