These are circulated Canadian coins with a face value of $1 Canadian, struck from an alloy containing 80% silver and issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each $1 face value lot carries approximately 0.6 troy ounces of silver, making it a straightforward way to acquire recognizable silver content at a cost tied closely to metal value. The 80% silver composition was the standard used in Canadian coinage through much of the twentieth century before the mint transitioned away from silver for circulation pieces.
We carry these coins in average circulated condition, reflecting real-world use and honest representation of what buyers should expect from secondary market silver. For buyers focused on silver content rather than numismatic premium, this category of coinage offers a practical and widely understood format.
Canadian silver coinage with an 80% silver composition was produced from 1920 through 1967, covering denominations from the five-cent piece through the dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint, established in 1908 in Ottawa, took over production from the British Royal Mint and became responsible for all Cana
…These are circulated Canadian coins with a face value of $1 Canadian, struck from an alloy containing 80% silver and issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each $1 face value lot carries approximately 0.6 troy ounces of silver, making it a straightforward way to acquire recognizable silver content at a cost tied closely to metal value. The 80% silver composition was the standard used in Canadian coinage through much of the twentieth century before the mint transitioned away from silver for circulation pieces.
We carry these coins in average circulated condition, reflecting real-world use and honest representation of what buyers should expect from secondary market silver. For buyers focused on silver content rather than numismatic premium, this category of coinage offers a practical and widely understood format.
Canadian silver coinage with an 80% silver composition was produced from 1920 through 1967, covering denominations from the five-cent piece through the dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint, established in 1908 in Ottawa, took over production from the British Royal Mint and became responsible for all Canadian currency manufacturing. The shift to 80% silver from the earlier 92.5% sterling standard reflected post-World War One economic pressures and a broader trend toward reducing silver content in circulating coinage across North America.
Canadian silver dollars from this era carry significant historical weight. The 1935 dollar was the first commemorative silver dollar struck in Canada, issued to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Throughout the following decades, the Royal Canadian Mint produced both commemorative and circulation strikes bearing portraits of reigning monarchs alongside iconic Canadian imagery. By 1968, silver was eliminated entirely from circulating coinage, giving the 1920 to 1967 period a defined and collectible window within Canadian monetary history.
Canadian silver dollars from the 80% silver era feature the portrait of the reigning British monarch on the obverse. Depending on the year, this includes effigies of King George V, King George VI, or Queen Elizabeth II, each rendered with period-appropriate engraving detail and surrounded by inscriptions identifying the sovereign and Canada as the issuing authority.
The reverse of the silver dollar is dominated by the iconic voyageur design introduced in 1935, depicting a First Nations guide and a fur trader paddling a canoe beneath a northern sky. This design, created by Emanuel Hahn, became one of the most recognized images in Canadian numismatic history. Some years feature commemorative reverses in place of the standard voyageur, adding visual variety within the series. As circulated coins, the level of detail retained will vary, but the fundamental composition and design structure remain consistent across the run.
At approximately 0.6 troy ounces of actual silver weight, this product sits below the one-ounce threshold that defines most standard bullion coins. That makes the per-unit cost lower in absolute terms, which can be useful when managing purchasing increments or building a position across multiple transactions. The smaller silver weight also makes individual pieces easier to handle, store, and potentially resell in smaller quantities without needing to break a larger unit.
For buyers who prefer flexibility over standardization, circulated 80% silver coinage offers a practical alternative to full-ounce bullion. The recognizable government origin and defined silver content support straightforward valuation without requiring specialized knowledge of the numismatic market.
The silver content of Canadian 80% coins is well-documented and consistent across the series, having been set by government specification and produced to strict monetary standards by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Royal Canadian Mint has maintained a strong international reputation for precision and consistency since its founding, and the composition of these circulation-era coins is broadly understood within the precious metals trade.
Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC extend our ability to work with certified and authenticated numismatic products across the broader market. For raw circulated coinage like this series, authentication is supported by the historical consistency of the coinage itself and our own internal review process.
These coins are graded as average circulated, which means they have been used in commerce and show honest wear consistent with time spent in circulation. Surface marks, softened design elements, and varying degrees of luster loss should be expected. For buyers focused on silver content at a reasonable premium, average circulated is a standard and widely accepted condition grade within the junk silver market.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips. Larger quantity purchases ship in tubes consistent with standard secondary market coin handling, and bulk orders may ship in sealed bags or boxes depending on the total quantity. Because these coins come from the secondary market, minor contact marks, surface toning, or handling signs are to be expected and have no bearing on the silver content or metal value of the pieces.
Pricing for these coins is driven primarily by the current spot price of silver, with the per-unit cost reflecting the actual silver content of approximately 0.6 troy ounces per $1 face value. Premiums on 80% Canadian silver tend to be lower than those on modern sovereign bullion coins because the product trades closer to melt value, without the additional demand premium associated with current-year government issues or high-mintage collectibles.
Premiums can shift based on silver spot price movements, secondary market supply, and overall demand for junk silver as a category. When silver spot prices rise sharply, premiums on content-driven products like this can compress or expand depending on how quickly supply responds to demand. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions with full transparency, so buyers can evaluate the cost of silver content relative to spot without ambiguity.
Canadian 80% silver coins are among the most widely recognized categories of junk silver in North America, traded actively by dealers, collectors, and secondary market participants. The defined silver content, government origin, and well-understood composition make these coins easy to value and straightforward to sell across a broad range of buyers. Liquidity for this type of product is generally strong relative to numismatic-focused coins that carry a premium tied to condition or rarity.
We operate within a two-way market, meaning customers can both buy and sell products within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Considering the resale side before making a purchase is part of how we approach the transaction, and we provide the tools and pricing transparency to support that kind of informed decision-making from the start.
Canadian 80% silver coins occupy a well-established position in the junk silver market because they combine recognizable government origin, consistent silver content, and a purchase price that typically tracks close to melt value. For buyers who prioritize silver content per dollar spent over visual perfection or numismatic interest, this category offers a practical and liquid option without the added premium of modern bullion coins.
The $1 face value denomination in this format represents a standard trading unit within the Canadian junk silver market. The Royal Canadian Mint's reputation and the historical consistency of the 80% silver composition across decades of production give buyers a reliable foundation for evaluating what they are purchasing. These coins are broadly understood, easily valued, and widely accepted within the secondary market.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, accurate product representation, and consistent fulfillment. Every product we sell is verified before it reaches a customer, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions rather than fixed retail markups that obscure the true cost of ownership. We carry an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and hold active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Our two-way market model means we are not simply a point of sale. Customers can buy and sell within the same platform, with competitive buyback pricing that makes it possible to evaluate a purchase with the full transaction cycle in mind. We source from reputable mints, refineries, wholesalers, and distributors, and our authorized dealer status with PCGS and NGC reflects the seriousness with which we approach product authentication and industry credibility. The goal is a straightforward, data-informed experience that serves buyers at every stage of ownership.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including junk silver categories like 80% Canadian coins. Because this type of product trades close to melt value, understanding where the bid and ask sit in real time relative to spot is especially meaningful. Pro members can see exactly how premiums and spreads are behaving in the wholesale market rather than relying on retail price displays that may not reflect current conditions.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid pricing, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value rather than an estimated retail equivalent. For content-driven silver products where market dynamics can shift quickly with spot price movements, having access to objective, real-time pricing data and proprietary market intelligence tools supports more confident and better-timed decisions on both sides of the transaction.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying and selling process straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Having multiple options gives buyers flexibility to choose the method that best fits their preference and transaction size.
Every transaction is handled with a focus on security and reliability. Whether purchasing a single lot or a larger quantity, the checkout process is designed to be clear, efficient, and backed by responsive customer support at every step.
Volume Discount Pricing Orders paid by debit card, credit card, and PayPal are an item's full list price and receive no discount. Orders paid by cryptocurrency receive a 3% discount from an item's full list price. Orders paid by eCheck (ACH), paper check, and bank wire receive a 4% discount from an item's full list price.
| Quantity | (e)Check/Wire | Crypto | CC/PayPal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 19 | $33.94 | $34.64 | $35.35 |
| 20 - 99 | $33.77 | $34.47 | $35.18 |
| 100 - 499 | $33.60 | $34.30 | $35.00 |
| 500 - 999 | $33.44 | $34.13 | $34.83 |
| 1000+ | $33.27 | $33.96 | $34.66 |
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$32.65 | $33.33 | $34.01 |
Product ID: BST-001996C562
| Random Year Status | Random Year |
|---|---|
| Precious Metal Type | Silver |
| Format | Coin |
| Country of Origin | Canada |
| Brand/Mint | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Purity | 0.8 |
| Weight | 0.6 oz |
| Grade | Circulated |
These are circulated Canadian coins with a face value of $1 Canadian, struck from an alloy containing 80% silver and issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each $1 face value lot carries approximately 0.6 troy ounces of silver, making it a straightforward way to acquire recognizable silver content at a cost tied closely to metal value. The 80% silver composition was the standard used in Canadian coinage through much of the twentieth century before the mint transitioned away from silver for circulation pieces.
We carry these coins in average circulated condition, reflecting real-world use and honest representation of what buyers should expect from secondary market silver. For buyers focused on silver content rather than numismatic premium, this category of coinage offers a practical and widely understood format.
Canadian silver coinage with an 80% silver composition was produced from 1920 through 1967, covering denominations from the five-cent piece through the dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint, established in 1908 in Ottawa, took over production from the British Royal Mint and became responsible for all Cana
…These are circulated Canadian coins with a face value of $1 Canadian, struck from an alloy containing 80% silver and issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. Each $1 face value lot carries approximately 0.6 troy ounces of silver, making it a straightforward way to acquire recognizable silver content at a cost tied closely to metal value. The 80% silver composition was the standard used in Canadian coinage through much of the twentieth century before the mint transitioned away from silver for circulation pieces.
We carry these coins in average circulated condition, reflecting real-world use and honest representation of what buyers should expect from secondary market silver. For buyers focused on silver content rather than numismatic premium, this category of coinage offers a practical and widely understood format.
Canadian silver coinage with an 80% silver composition was produced from 1920 through 1967, covering denominations from the five-cent piece through the dollar. The Royal Canadian Mint, established in 1908 in Ottawa, took over production from the British Royal Mint and became responsible for all Canadian currency manufacturing. The shift to 80% silver from the earlier 92.5% sterling standard reflected post-World War One economic pressures and a broader trend toward reducing silver content in circulating coinage across North America.
Canadian silver dollars from this era carry significant historical weight. The 1935 dollar was the first commemorative silver dollar struck in Canada, issued to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V. Throughout the following decades, the Royal Canadian Mint produced both commemorative and circulation strikes bearing portraits of reigning monarchs alongside iconic Canadian imagery. By 1968, silver was eliminated entirely from circulating coinage, giving the 1920 to 1967 period a defined and collectible window within Canadian monetary history.
Canadian silver dollars from the 80% silver era feature the portrait of the reigning British monarch on the obverse. Depending on the year, this includes effigies of King George V, King George VI, or Queen Elizabeth II, each rendered with period-appropriate engraving detail and surrounded by inscriptions identifying the sovereign and Canada as the issuing authority.
The reverse of the silver dollar is dominated by the iconic voyageur design introduced in 1935, depicting a First Nations guide and a fur trader paddling a canoe beneath a northern sky. This design, created by Emanuel Hahn, became one of the most recognized images in Canadian numismatic history. Some years feature commemorative reverses in place of the standard voyageur, adding visual variety within the series. As circulated coins, the level of detail retained will vary, but the fundamental composition and design structure remain consistent across the run.
At approximately 0.6 troy ounces of actual silver weight, this product sits below the one-ounce threshold that defines most standard bullion coins. That makes the per-unit cost lower in absolute terms, which can be useful when managing purchasing increments or building a position across multiple transactions. The smaller silver weight also makes individual pieces easier to handle, store, and potentially resell in smaller quantities without needing to break a larger unit.
For buyers who prefer flexibility over standardization, circulated 80% silver coinage offers a practical alternative to full-ounce bullion. The recognizable government origin and defined silver content support straightforward valuation without requiring specialized knowledge of the numismatic market.
The silver content of Canadian 80% coins is well-documented and consistent across the series, having been set by government specification and produced to strict monetary standards by the Royal Canadian Mint. The Royal Canadian Mint has maintained a strong international reputation for precision and consistency since its founding, and the composition of these circulation-era coins is broadly understood within the precious metals trade.
Every product we handle is verified for authenticity, weight, and purity before it reaches a customer. Our authorized dealer relationships with both PCGS and NGC extend our ability to work with certified and authenticated numismatic products across the broader market. For raw circulated coinage like this series, authentication is supported by the historical consistency of the coinage itself and our own internal review process.
These coins are graded as average circulated, which means they have been used in commerce and show honest wear consistent with time spent in circulation. Surface marks, softened design elements, and varying degrees of luster loss should be expected. For buyers focused on silver content at a reasonable premium, average circulated is a standard and widely accepted condition grade within the junk silver market.
Individual coins ship in protective plastic flips. Larger quantity purchases ship in tubes consistent with standard secondary market coin handling, and bulk orders may ship in sealed bags or boxes depending on the total quantity. Because these coins come from the secondary market, minor contact marks, surface toning, or handling signs are to be expected and have no bearing on the silver content or metal value of the pieces.
Pricing for these coins is driven primarily by the current spot price of silver, with the per-unit cost reflecting the actual silver content of approximately 0.6 troy ounces per $1 face value. Premiums on 80% Canadian silver tend to be lower than those on modern sovereign bullion coins because the product trades closer to melt value, without the additional demand premium associated with current-year government issues or high-mintage collectibles.
Premiums can shift based on silver spot price movements, secondary market supply, and overall demand for junk silver as a category. When silver spot prices rise sharply, premiums on content-driven products like this can compress or expand depending on how quickly supply responds to demand. Our pricing reflects real-time market conditions with full transparency, so buyers can evaluate the cost of silver content relative to spot without ambiguity.
Canadian 80% silver coins are among the most widely recognized categories of junk silver in North America, traded actively by dealers, collectors, and secondary market participants. The defined silver content, government origin, and well-understood composition make these coins easy to value and straightforward to sell across a broad range of buyers. Liquidity for this type of product is generally strong relative to numismatic-focused coins that carry a premium tied to condition or rarity.
We operate within a two-way market, meaning customers can both buy and sell products within the same platform using competitive buyback pricing. Considering the resale side before making a purchase is part of how we approach the transaction, and we provide the tools and pricing transparency to support that kind of informed decision-making from the start.
Canadian 80% silver coins occupy a well-established position in the junk silver market because they combine recognizable government origin, consistent silver content, and a purchase price that typically tracks close to melt value. For buyers who prioritize silver content per dollar spent over visual perfection or numismatic interest, this category offers a practical and liquid option without the added premium of modern bullion coins.
The $1 face value denomination in this format represents a standard trading unit within the Canadian junk silver market. The Royal Canadian Mint's reputation and the historical consistency of the 80% silver composition across decades of production give buyers a reliable foundation for evaluating what they are purchasing. These coins are broadly understood, easily valued, and widely accepted within the secondary market.
We have been operating as a precious metals dealer since 2010, and our approach has always centered on transparency, accurate product representation, and consistent fulfillment. Every product we sell is verified before it reaches a customer, and our pricing reflects real-time market conditions rather than fixed retail markups that obscure the true cost of ownership. We carry an A rating with the Better Business Bureau and hold active memberships in both the American Numismatic Association and the National Coin and Bullion Association.
Our two-way market model means we are not simply a point of sale. Customers can buy and sell within the same platform, with competitive buyback pricing that makes it possible to evaluate a purchase with the full transaction cycle in mind. We source from reputable mints, refineries, wholesalers, and distributors, and our authorized dealer status with PCGS and NGC reflects the seriousness with which we approach product authentication and industry credibility. The goal is a straightforward, data-informed experience that serves buyers at every stage of ownership.
Bullion Standard Pro gives members access to live, executable wholesale bid and ask pricing across a broad range of precious metals products, including junk silver categories like 80% Canadian coins. Because this type of product trades close to melt value, understanding where the bid and ask sit in real time relative to spot is especially meaningful. Pro members can see exactly how premiums and spreads are behaving in the wholesale market rather than relying on retail price displays that may not reflect current conditions.
Pro also includes real-time portfolio valuation based on live wholesale bid pricing, giving members a more accurate picture of current liquidation value rather than an estimated retail equivalent. For content-driven silver products where market dynamics can shift quickly with spot price movements, having access to objective, real-time pricing data and proprietary market intelligence tools supports more confident and better-timed decisions on both sides of the transaction.
We support a wide range of payment methods to make the buying and selling process straightforward and secure. Customers can pay using major credit cards including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover, as well as PayPal, bank-connected payments through Plaid, wire transfer, paper check, and cryptocurrency via BitPay. Having multiple options gives buyers flexibility to choose the method that best fits their preference and transaction size.
Every transaction is handled with a focus on security and reliability. Whether purchasing a single lot or a larger quantity, the checkout process is designed to be clear, efficient, and backed by responsive customer support at every step.
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