2006 $1 Cook Islands tribute to Celebrating Canada's First Silver Dollar

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“Black birds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven

Since Canada Day July 1st approaches, I saved this odd Cook Island tribute coin of a monstrously rare lead metal coin pattern that made quite a splash since it’s discovery November 20, 1977. It had been left in a nondescript plain package at Ottawa’s Department of Finance for 65 years.

Back in 1910, the Royal Mint produced three original trial specimens; one in lead and two in sterling silver. The Lead and a silver specimen was delivered to Canada in consideration for production under the Canadian Currency act of 1910 as a business strike while a second silver specimen was stored at the Royal Mint museum in London.

2006 One Dollar Cook Island Tribute to Canada
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Reverse; Wreath of Maple Leaves, Elizabeth II facing right
Text; ONE DOLLAR, tribute to CANADA, 1911
Diameter 39mm, Thickness 2.9mm
0.999 Silver clad Bronze, weight 31.1g

Why the government decided to shelve the 1911 dollar coin is not known. Canada’s first circulating silver dollar coin won’t make an appearance for another 24 years.

Over the years, the auction value for the silver coin yielded as high as $1,066,000 then settled to a more recent value of $735,000 with a PCGS grade of SP-64. 😲

Where are these three coins now? While one silver specimen is in a private collection, the second silver specimen is on display with the Lead variety in the Canadian National Currency Collection.

2006 One Dollar Cook Island Tribute to Canada
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Obverse; George V facing left
Text; GEORGIVS V DEI GRA REX ET IND:IMP:, COOK ISLANDS, 2006
Edge; Plain
Mintage of 35 in Proof
Reference N# 55656

Now in circling back to this 2006 Cook Island coin celebrating Canada and it's first Non-business strike dollar. I must admit to jumping the gun in buying this without adequate research and assumed it was SILVER. The Silver version has the edge lettering of “1 TROY OZ .999 FINE SILVER”.
But it turned out as 0.999 Silver clad BRONZE!
It failed my CyberCurtainTwitcher’s magnet slide test as well to bring this lesson to home. It slid down too fast.
Lesson learned, and still is a pretty coin.
Mintage of only 35? ... This can't be right, or is it?

Canada’s first Business strike Dollar

1935 Canada One Dollar George V Silver Jubilee
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Reverse; Voyager and aboriginal in a canoe, Island with tree, Northern lights
Text; CANADA, 1935, DOLLAR
Silver 0.800, Weight 23.3g
Diameter 36mm, Thickness 2.84mm

My father was rather proud of this brilliant uncirculated coin and with good reason to not allow me to play with like most the other circulated silver dollars in his collection. ☠️ MS-65 grade?

A fine specimen with a sharp strike, full luster, hardly any toning and very few bag marks so I figured he paid a pretty penny for this, and it is mine to care for and hand it down to one of my kids.

1935 Canada One Dollar George V Silver Jubilee
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Obverse; George V facing left.
Text; GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR ANNO REGNI XXV
Mintage of 428,707
Edge; Milled
Reference N#447, KM#30

The Latin phrase, “GEORGIVS V REX IMPERATOR ANNO REGNI XXV” translates to George V, King and Emperor, 25th year of reign.
I don’t know why my father got this coin but I’m glad he did.

Tossing in a Bonus Silver dollar

A circulating commemorative silver coin celebrating the coast-to-coast Royal Visit of King George VI and Princess Elizabeth II. It was a big deal then with the Mint also issuing a variety of medals including a bronze medallion to hand out to all Canadians.

1939 Canada One Dollar Canadian Parliament Building
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Reverse; The Canadian Parliament Building
Text; FIDE SVORVM REGNAT, CANADA, 1939, 1 DOLLAR
Silver 0.800, Weight 23.3g
Diameter 36mm, Thickness 2.84mm

Another well preserved coin that was locked in a bulky Capital plastics holder but recently switched it into a capsule. Sharp features, original luster and almost free of bag marks or edge indentations, likely gradable to an MS 64.

1939 Canada One Dollar Canadian Parliament Building
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Obverse; George VI facing left
Text; GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP
Edge; Miled
Mintage of 1,363,816
Reference N#459, KM#38

I hope you enjoyed this Canadian numismatic eye candy today.

I’ll be continuing this little Canada Day series through July 1st #hpud with more old Constitutional, Confederational, Junk silver, perhaps I should say, demonetized Canadian circulating silver coin currency. I’ll will be featuring other 1949, 1958, 1967 commemorative with maybe a few bullion tossed in, so stay cool.

Adding Silver and Crypto coins to my Stack for that rainy day!”

And thank you for coming aboard my post today.



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Nice collections here. At times I wonder where do you guys see these coins to stack

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These kind of coins are not bullion but are numismatic suited for collect ability more than stacking for commodity value. The market value of Numismatic coins tend to be more on rarity, quality, and demand. Such coins are the staple of coin shops and coin shows are where these were likely acquired.

Thank you for the comment @temileke

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My father was rather proud of this brilliant uncirculated coin and with good reason to not allow me to play with like most the other circulated silver dollars in his collection. ☠️ MS-65 grade?

This is the most emotional statement I love to see from a collector, he must be proud of you carrying on his legacy. I can even sense the attachment and bond with your father. I have lots of beautiful words to express but your expression deserve a lot more than that. Much love for this.

The coins are indeed in excellent condition, I saw one recently known as "The Fabric of Canada" 2019, the most beautiful part is the colored flag, very fascinating to look at.

Wish you a lovely week ahead.

!LUV

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My great grandfather originally owned my coin collection. It was a mass of silver and copper coins from all over the commonwealth by the time my Father got it and added his own coins including a 5oz Johnson Matthey silver bar.
He'd let me play pirate with some of the old circulated silver dollars when I was small. Quality family time.
It was passed finally to me.
I have added considerably to the collection/Stack since 2015.

That's the basic story @emaxisonline
!PIZZA

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It means you coin collection legacy is way more deeper than I thought. Awesome!

Indeed, time spent with grandparents always remains in our memories. The beauty of the story is that you are the flagbearer now and you are really inspiring us with your collection here on Hive.

Wish you a great day ahead.

!PIZZA

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Canada 1935 gold coin shape is very attractive with nice boat, it's nice to see more silver types since 2006

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The 1935 Silver dollar reverse was unique and popular when introduced to the public. Rather than portray the sense of British Empire and Commonwealth of the 1911 design, the Voyager was selected for it symbolized how the country was first built on early trade. The Canoe easily represented communications and trade between settlements and communities. The letters HB on the cargo stands for the Hudson's Bay Company.
I will be showing a few more Canadian coins on July 1st. #hpud

Thanks for reading my post @menox98

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nice collection it's good to collect silver and gold canadian coins at the first time and feel great value

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These numismatic coins have a sentimental value to me. My father successfully conveyed the value to me when we spent time in his collection. It was passed on from his grandfather before him. I hope I can pass this on to my sons when the time is right.

Thanks for coming by @worldstories

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I didn't realize your father had those beauties! You have been holding back on us, @kerrislravenhill.
Me.... I had no such thing from the father or mother or brothers, and no one to follow me, hehehe!
Hugs and kisses, sis 🤗❤️😘
!LADY

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Sis, I hope you have a carefully planned will, And knowing you, I bet you have a few local Charitable organizations and practical ministries in mind to support.

Holding back? Canadian coins seem comparatively boring silver to my Pirate loot and most world silver. Blog value is under $12 at the time of this comment, which says to me...boring. 😴 I just decided to start getting to them around the Canada Day July 1st date to get them out of the way. 😅

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What could be more boring than the Canadian Parliament? More coins to come on July 1st.

Always, with love 🤗🌺❤️
!LADY

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Wow you got some really cool coins , I seen some of these at the shop this past Saturday

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I have all the Voyager series except the very expensive 1948 and 1947ML. I think I also have all the Circulating silver Commemoratives along with a few Non-Circulating commemorative dollars.
Another Canadian coin post coming up Canada Day July 1st!

Thanks for reading @bitcoinman

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A great collection with more Silver coins. It's so difficult to really choose a favorite. All so unique !

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It's just the tip of the iceberg.
More coming through the July 1st Canada day #hpud!
Have a...
!PIZZA

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I love the Canoe dollar. One of my favorite coins. How’d you make out with the insurance adjuster?

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The Iconic Voyager reverse rather than the 1911 design may have been influenced by the movement for Independence. The original 1911 design convey a sense of British Empire and Commonwealth which may have been one reason that the 1911 design was was shelved. The Voyager canoe was the primary communications and trade was instrumental in building frontier Canada.

No silver coins were harmed in the flooding. But I would of likely help as my Insurer classified the flooding as Class 3 Bio-hazard level since it originated from the toilet. In come the sanitation equipment.

Thanks @silverd510

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The 2006 Cook Island Non-business strike is still a beautiful coin @kerrislravenhill ....even in silver clad😀
It would be so awesome to score one of the two Sterling Silver coins!!😇

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I'm still trying to figure out that this mintage of 35 coins is a Typo error, if it is true then i have a numismatically rare coin. I have to get a Krause Catalog to verify.

Thanks for dropping in as usual @silvertop

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All are very nice; even the one that isn't what you wanted it to be. I especially like the George V Silver Jubilee. Very, very nice! Thanks for sharing sis! !LADY🤗💜

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That may yet be a blessing in disguise.
More Canadian silver coming on Canada day, July 1st.

Thanks @elizabethbit 🌸
!LADY

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Nice kanu dudes!

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Thank for dropping in, eh?

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Canadian silver coin, I have 2 and @trumpman has some too. So I call them the Kanu dudes as some inside joke :)

Should be the requirement for an NFT :D

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My father was also fond of coins collection. But their came a time when all their coins were stolen. And we don't know who did it.

Btw After saw you Collection, I remember all those coins.
And the best thing about you is that you put a lamination sheet on each coin. Great hobby mam.

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Talking to various collectors in local clubs, many times the thief ended up someone the Victim knew. I'm careful who I share your hobby with. Electronic monitored security is a prudent measure as well as a secured safe for storage.

Some of the coins have individual capsules for protective handling.
Thanks 4 dropping in @faiza34

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I didn't know it before.
Really informative mam.
Thank you so much 💞

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Say, you gonna show the 1967 Silver dollar?
It's my personal favorite of the series.

PD

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