1 dollar 1911 - Not intended for circulation
Also called The Emperor of Canadian Numismatics, there are only two silver examples of this coin, designed by W.J. Blakemoreone, own by the National Currency Collection in Ottawa. Most publicized canadian coin of all times and even once listed in the Guinness Book of World Rarities as the world's most valuable coin. The institution is also the owner of the only lead example known.
The Canadian Currency Act of 1910 authorized the striking of a 92.5% silver 23.3 grams silver dollar. The dies were made at the Royal Mint and 3 specimens were produced before the dies were sent to Canada. But the Canadian government authorities decided to be against circulating silver dollars at this time.
1 dollar 1911 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.
- SP
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 - DC-6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 - DC-6a | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2024. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.
Varieties and features
1 dollar 1911 - DC-6
- Alloy and composition: Silver
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: ONE DOLLAR CANADA 1911
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king George V.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 22 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- References:
- Charlton: DC-6
1 dollar 1911 - DC-6a
- Alloy and composition: Lead
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Edge: Reeded
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: ONE DOLLAR CANADA 1911
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king George V.
- Reverse: Crown on top with 22 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- References:
- Charlton: DC-6a
Auctions prices and values
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| Canada 1 dollar 1936, PCGS MS63, "King George V (1911 - 1936)" | $427.00 | 8d 4h left |
| Canada Dollar 1911-2001 Commemorative NGC PF69 ULTRA CAMEO | $185.00 | 25d 23h left |
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