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1 dollar 1974

1 dollar 1974

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1 dollar 1974 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.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1974 --$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00$1.00
1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2) ------$14.70
1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4) -------
1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5) -------
1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6) -------
1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7) -------
1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12) -------
1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14) -------
1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15) -------
1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16) -------
1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17) -------
1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18) -------
1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19) -------

Circulated: 1 dollar 1974 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1974 $2.60$3.40$4.60$21.00$52.00--
1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2) $31.10$45.70$51.50$68.60$134--
1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4) -$80.00$90.00$100---
1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5) --$14.90$36.20$64.70--
1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6) ---$54.40$59.30--
1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7) --$87.50$137---
1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12) --$35.00$63.30---
1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14) -------
1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15) --$79.90$92.50---
1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16) ---$150$160--
1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17) ---$186---
1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18) ---$87.50---
1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19) ----$50.50--

Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Varieties and features

1 dollar 1974

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 2,799,363
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Uncirculated
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)

Also called Extra or Double Yoke #2.

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #4 Small North Yoke (VCR-4)

Original close-up by Ken Potter.

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #5 Extra Yoke (VCR-5)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #6 Chimney (VCR-6)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #7 Loose Shigles (VCR-7)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #12 Extra Ear (VCR-12)

Original close-up by Ken Potter.

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #14 Curling Shingle (VCR-14)

Original close-up by Ken Potter.

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #15 North Ext. Lower Roof (VCR-15)

Original close-up by Ken Potter.

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #16 West Yoke (VCR-16)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #17 Curved Lines (VCR-17)

Original close-up by Ken Potter.

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #18 Receding Roof (VCR-18)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19)

1 dollar 1974 - DDR #19 Loose Barn Board (VCR-19)

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: Included above.
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 15.62 g
  • Diameter: 32.13 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: WINNIPEG 100 1874-1974 CANADA DOLLAR
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • Reverse: Paul Pederson

Errors and varieties from the community

Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.

Die errors and varietiesSource
#276 1 dollar 1974 - Attached beads syleb
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#1384 1 dollar 1974 - Double jewels and double beads lamothe

Auctions prices and values

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • April 26, 2020 - Cook - $153 - PCGS (MS-65) DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)
  • April 26, 2020 - Cook - $118 - PCGS (MS-65) DDR #2 Northwest Yoke (VCR-2)
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $668 - PCGS (PL-66) DDR #3 East Yoke (VCR-3)
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $493 - PCGS (SP-66) DDR #1 North Yoke (VCR-1)

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