The Voyageur silver dollar represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of Canadian national identity. World War I and the Great Depression had changed perceptions about Canada’s colonial relationship with Great Britain, sovereignty, and global role. In 1931, the Royal Mint in Ottawa was transferred to the Canadian government, becoming the Royal Canadian Mint. The Voyageur was the new Mint’s first fully Canadian circulation coin design. Emanuel Hahn’s image of two men in a canoe changed the face of Canadian coin design thereafter. Following its release, Canadian circulation coinage adopted distinctly Canadian reverse images. Pure silver 1-dollar coin features the historic Voyageur design by famed Canadian sculptor Emanuel Hahn, first issued in 1935. Special selective rose gold plating technique allows your coin’s engraved elements to shine, adding visual interest to the iconic design! The Voyageur coin is the first in our exciting 7-coin series of 5-ounce pure silver versions of current and historical Canadian circulation coinage! Your coin is crafted from five ounce 99.99% pure silver! Your coin has a diameter of 65.25 mm and a nominal metal weight of 157.6 grams! The ideal diameter and weight for such a beautiful design! Your coin includes a serialized certificate! Limited to only 1,500 coins worldwide.