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The Voyageur Dollar was a coin of Canada struck for circulation from 1935 through 1986. Until 1968, the coin was composed of 80% silver. A smaller, nickel version for general circulation was struck from 1968 through 1986. In 1987, the coin was replaced by the loonie.
Obverse
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Crowned and robed bust of George V facing left; below bust in small lettering the artist's initials B.M. GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP: |
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Reverse
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Depicts a canoe containing a voyageur, or unlicensed fur trader, and an Indigenous man (aboriginal). The canoe also contains two bundles of furs—on one, the initials HB, for Hudson's Bay Company may be seen. CANADA |
Edge |