1936 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS MS-64 | George V | Voyageur | Near-Gem Mint State

1936 Canadian Silver Dollar — ICCS Certified MS-64 | Near-Gem Mint State | George V Voyageur Dollar

An exceptional near-gem example of the 1936 Canadian Silver Dollar, independently certified by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) and graded MS-64 (Near-Gem Mint State). The coin retains full original mint lustre with only a few minor contact marks or blemishes that prevent the gem MS-65 designation — exactly what collectors expect at this premium grade level. The Voyageur reverse is boldly struck with excellent detail throughout the canoe, figures, and northern landscape, and the George V crowned portrait is crisp and well-defined. A handsome, problem-free example of one of the most beloved coins in the Canadian series.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1936
• Denomination: $1 (One Dollar)
• Grade: MS-64 (Near-Gem Mint State)
• Comments: None
• Certification No.: XAY 934
• Certifying Body: ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)

Coin Specifications

• Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
• Diameter: 36.00 mm
• Weight: 23.33 g
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse Designer: Percy Metcalfe (George V crowned effigy)
• Reverse Designer: Emanuel Hahn (Voyageur design)
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa

Design & Historical Significance

The obverse features the crowned, robed portrait of King George V by Percy Metcalfe, inscribed GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:. The reverse showcases Emanuel Hahn’s magnificent Voyageur design — a fur trader and an Indigenous paddler in a large birchbark canoe, set against a dramatic northern landscape of rocky islands and windswept pines, with CANADA above and 1936 DOLLAR below. This iconic reverse design, introduced on the first Canadian silver dollar in 1935, has become one of the most recognized and beloved images in Canadian numismatics.

The 1936 Canadian silver dollar holds special historical significance as the final year of issue under George V, who passed away in January 1936. It is also the second year of the Voyageur dollar series, making it a cornerstone date for collectors of the classic Canadian silver dollar. The 1936 dollar was struck at the Ottawa Mint in relatively modest numbers, and near-gem MS-64 examples with no comments are genuinely scarce and actively sought.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding a large silver dollar struck in Ottawa in 1936 — the final year of George V’s reign — its surfaces still gleaming with original mint lustre, the Voyageur canoe scene as crisp and evocative as the day it left the dies. At MS-64, this coin sits just one grade point below gem, offering exceptional eye appeal and numismatic significance at a premium but accessible level. Whether you collect George V coinage, Canadian silver dollars, or the iconic Voyageur series, this ICCS-certified near-gem is an outstanding centrepiece acquisition.

Encapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package/seal is not intact.

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