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Canadian silver coin calculator
| Coin | Melt each | Qty | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 Silver Jubilee dollarVoyageur · first year · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1936–1938 silver dollarVoyageur · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1939 Royal Visit dollarParliament reverse · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1945–1948 silver dollarVoyageur · no dollars minted 1940–1944 · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1949 Newfoundland dollarMatthew reverse · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1950–1957 silver dollarVoyageur · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1958 British Columbia dollarCentennial commemorative · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1959–1963 silver dollarVoyageur · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1964 Confederation dollarCharlottetown and Quebec meetings · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1965 silver dollarVoyageur · identify varieties before selling · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1966 silver dollarVoyageur · identify varieties before selling · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1967 Centennial dollarCanada goose · final circulating silver dollar · 23.33 g · 80% silver · 0.6 ozt pure silver | $34.61 | — | |
| 1971–1991 collector silver dollarcollector issue only; not the nickel circulation dollar · 23.3 g · 50% silver · 0.375 ozt pure silver | $21.63 | — |
1935–1967 circulation dollars contain 0.600 troy ounce
The Royal Canadian Mint specifies 80% silver and a 23.3-gram standard for 1935–1967 circulation dollars. Nominal contained silver rounds to 0.600 troy ounce, so melt value is 0.600 × the visible silver price for each coin.
The date range has real gaps
Canada issued no one-dollar circulation coins dated 1940 through 1944; the Mint's mintage table records zero for each year. This calculator starts the postwar Voyageur row at 1945 instead of implying that nonexistent 1940–1944 dollars are part of the series.
Do not confuse 1971–1991 collector dollars with circulation dollars
Silver collector issues can share a date with a nickel circulation dollar. The Mint's annual coin history identifies both the 1971–1980 and 1981–1991 collector series as 50% silver, while its circulation specifications show 1968–1986 dollars as nickel. Use the 0.375-ozt row only after identifying the larger collector issue; a same-year circulation dollar has no silver melt value.
Low mintage and varieties can make melt the wrong price
The Mint reports just 18,780 circulation dollars for 1948, the lowest published mintage in the 1935–1967 series, versus millions for many later dates. The 1965 and 1966 issues also have collected varieties. This tool deliberately calculates metal only: identify the date and variety, never clean the coin, and compare specialist sale evidence before accepting a melt offer.
How to identify the 1965 and 1966 varieties
PCGS documents five 1965 circulation types: Small Beads Pointed 5, Small Beads Blunt 5, Large Beads Blunt 5, Large Beads Pointed 5, and Medium Beads Pointed 5. It also separates 1966 circulation Large Beads from prooflike Large- and Small-Beads pieces. The tail of the date's 5, the rear tiara jewel, and where the A in REGINA points relative to the beads are the useful diagnostics. These varieties share the same silver calculation but not the same collector value.
Weight, size, and magnet are screening tools—not proof
The Mint lists a 36.06-millimetre diameter and 23.3-gram standard for 1935–1967 silver dollars, versus 32.13 millimetres and 15.62 grams for 1968–1986 nickel circulation dollars. Magnetic attraction rules out a silver alloy, but a nonmagnetic result does not prove composition or authenticity. Use date, dimensions, weight, design, finish, and professional testing together.
Official design and specification sources
The Mint identifies the Voyageur, 1939 Royal Visit, 1949 Newfoundland, 1958 British Columbia, 1964 Confederation-meetings, and 1967 Canada-goose reverses on its one-dollar history. Its vintage silver-dollar collection independently lists 80% silver and 23.33 grams for the commemorative issues.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Canadian silver dollar worth in scrap?
A common 1935–1967 Canadian silver dollar has a nominal melt value of 0.600 times the live silver price per troy ounce. Collector demand can make the actual coin worth more than scrap.
Which Canadian dollar coins are silver?
Canadian circulation dollars dated 1935–1967 are 80% silver. Later silver dollars are separate collector products that must be identified by exact issue; ordinary 1968–1986 circulation dollars are nickel.
How much silver is in a 1935–1967 Canadian dollar?
Each 1935–1967 circulation dollar contains a nominal 0.600 troy ounce of pure silver from its 80% silver, 23.3-gram composition.
Is a 1967 Canadian dollar 80% silver?
Yes, the 1967 Centennial Canada-goose dollar is 80% silver and contains a nominal 0.600 troy ounce of pure silver. It is the final circulating Canadian silver dollar.
Are 1968 or 1969 Canadian circulation dollars silver?
No, standard Canadian circulation dollars dated 1968 or 1969 are nickel, not silver. Do not apply the 0.600-ozt silver calculation to them.
Is a 1948 Canadian silver dollar worth more than melt?
A 1948 Canadian dollar should not be sold as generic silver without a collector appraisal. The Royal Canadian Mint reports a circulation mintage of only 18,780, the lowest in the 1935–1967 series.
Are all 1971–1991 Canadian dollars 50% silver?
No, the 50% silver row applies only to identified collector silver dollars. Same-year circulation dollars can be nickel, so confirm the larger collector issue before calculating 0.375 troy ounce of silver.
Are MeltOffer Canadian dollar values in USD or CAD?
MeltOffer shows US dollars by default because the live silver feed is USD. For a Canadian-dollar comparison, convert the result using a current exchange rate from your bank or chosen market source.
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