This 1946 Canadian silver dollar features the iconic head of King George VI on the obverse, while the reverse showcases a detailed canoe scene representing the Hudson’s Bay Company, making it a significant piece for collectors. Graded EF-40 by CCCS and composed of .800 silver, this coin offers both historical value and investment potential, especially in the sought-after Full Water Lines variety.
- Issuer: Canadian
- Year: 1946
- Face Value: 1 Dollar
- Composition: Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
- Obverse: Head of King George VI facing left.
- Reverse: A voyageur and an aboriginal travelling by canoe, carrying bundles of which one bears the initials “H.B.” for Hudson’s Bay Company, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription “CANADA”
Note that in 1946 the coin was made in both Short Water Lines (SWL) variety and Full Water Lines (FWL) variety. SWL consists of three or four short water lines to the right of the canoe, while the FWL coin has four full water lines at the right of the canoe.
- Grade: EF-40 (CCCS)
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 37, Schön# 37