In 1935 the Royal Canadian Mint released its first-ever silver dollar coin into circulation. It was done in honor of King George Vs Silver Jubilee as the King of England. King George V was the grandson of Queen Victoria and would only serve on the throne for another year after his silver jubilee before his death in 1936. The Voyageur Coin honors not just King George V, but also features a design that honors the very founding economic roots of Canada. The fur trade between First Nation tribes and European explorers led to increased interest in the vast natural resources of the North American continent as a whole, including Canada. On the reverse of the 2017 1 oz Canadian Silver Voyageur 150th Anniversary Coin youll find that Voyageur design from the first-ever silver dollar beautifully recreated. It depicts a European trader paddling a canoe downstream as a First Nation tribal member serves as his guide in the bow of the boat. The obverse of all Canadian Silver Voyageur Coins in this listing includes the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majestys effigy has appeared on British and commonwealth coinage since her ascension to the throne and this particular design is a result of work from Susanna Blunt in 2003. SPECIFICATIONS Material: Pure Silver (99.99%) |