1968-1976 - Elizabeth II - Canadian Nickel Dollar

The Voyageur Dollar was struck for circulation from 1935 through 1986. Until 1968, the coin was composed of 80% silver. Beginning in 1968, following the 1967 special Canadian centennial series, which included a new commemorative dollar, the Voyageur Dollar series resumed. A smaller, nickel version for general circulation was struck from 1968 through 1986. In 1970, 1971, 1973, and 1974, the series was interrupted for circulating commemorative nickel dollars. Circulating commemorative nickel dollars were struck again in 1982 and 1984, but the Voyageur dollar was also produced. It was struck last for circulation in 1986 and for collectors in 1987. In 1987, the coin was replaced by the loonie.

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Canadian silver dollar - History of composition
Source: en.wikipedia.org

The coin’s reverse design was sculpted by Emanuel Hahn and portrays a voyageur and an aboriginal paddling a birch-bark canoe. The faint lines in the background represent the Northern Lights.

Years 1968–1986
Weight 15.62 g
Diameter 32.13 mm
Composition: 100% nickel

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Canada $ 1 1968 - Catawiki#890135
Source:catawiki.com

Catawiki number: 890135
Category: Coins
Canada $ 1 1968
Country: Canada
Face value: 1 dollar
Year: 1968
Variety / overstrike:
Era: Canada - Confederation (1867-present)
Head of State: Elizabeth II (1952-present)Icon-information
Material: Nickel
Obverse: Canada, Dollar. jaartal, boot
Reverse: Elizabeth II, D.G. Regina
Krause and Mishler number: KM# 76.1

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1 Dollar - Elizabeth II large 2nd portrait
Source: en.numista.com

Features
Country Canada
Years 1968-1976
Value 1 Dollar
1 CAD = 0.75 USD
Metal Nickel
Weight 15.62 g
Diameter 32.13 mm
Thickness 2.65 mm
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
References KM# 76

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