Coin Pièce Canada 1 dollar Silver Elisabeth II, Reine d'Angleterre et du Commonwealth 1967 Ottawa

The 1967 Canadian dollar commemorates the centenary of Canadian Confederation, celebrating one hundred years of the country's existence since its union in 1867. This issue is one of the most iconic coins in 20th-century Canadian numismatics.

The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Elizabeth II, Queen of England and the Commonwealth, whose portrait follows the tradition of British Crown coinage. The legend surrounding the portrait identifies the sovereign according to the heraldic conventions of the time.

The reverse is adorned with a Canada goose (Branta canadensis), a migratory bird deeply connected to Canada's natural identity. This motif, designed by Alex Colville, depicts the bird in flight, rendered with remarkable precision and a sense of movement. The inscription bears the dual date 1867-1967, symbolising the centenary of Confederation.

The coin is struck in 800 millesimal fineness silver, corresponding to a composition of 80% pure silver. It has a weight of 23.33 grams and a diameter of 36 millimetres, dimensions characteristic of the Canadian silver dollar of this period.

This issue was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa. With a mintage of 6,767,496 pieces, this coin was widely distributed, reflecting the importance placed by Canadian monetary authorities on this national commemoration. Despite this substantial mintage, examples preserved in mint state are today sought after by collectors specialising in Canadian numismatics or Commonwealth commemorative coinage.