Wind-swept pines. A fur-laden canoe. Aurora borealis dancing overhead. More than 80 years ago, these
inspiring images of Canada were combined together in a now-classic design that is reverently known as
the Voyageur dollar.
The history-inspired image was a fixture on Canada’s dollar coins between 1935 and 1986, and it has
since appeared on several commemorative issues. But the Voyageur has never made its way onto a kilo
coin—until now.
The selectively gold-plated reverse features Emanuel Hahn’s historic Voyageur design, as seen
on Canadian dollar coins issued between 1935 and 1986. A canoe traverses the centre of the
image; between the paddling voyageur and guide are bundles of wrapped furs and provisions.
Wind-swept pines rise up from an islet in the background, while stylized vertical rays represent
the aurora borealis in the sky. The canoe, travellers and pines are all gold-plated. The engraved
relief includes the words “CANADA”, “DOLLAR” and an amended date, “2018”. The obverse
features gold plating along the rim and on the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by
Susanna Blunt.
The first Voyageur kilo. A classic Canadian coin design
makes the long-awaited leap to a premium onekilogram
format.
Diameter: 102.1 mm
Material: Silver
Fineness: 0.9999
Weight: 1006 g
Bullion Weight: 32.293 Troy Ounces
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Reverse: Historic Voyageur Design
Artist: Emanuel Hahn
Finish: Proof
Quantity Produced: 350
Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme(s): Canadian,Royal Canadian Mint,Canada's History
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