1949 Canada Newfoundland Confederation Silver Dollar (.800 Fine Silver) – Historic Sailing Ship Commemorative. (sh25005l)

1949 Canada Newfoundland Confederation Silver Dollar (.800 Fine Silver) – Historic Sailing Ship Commemorative

Product Overview

Coin: Canadian Silver Dollar

Year of Issue: 1949  

Commemoration: Newfoundland's entry into Confederation with Canada (1949)  

Country: Canada  

Metal Composition: .800 Fine Silver, .200 Copper

Weight: 23.33 grams

Diameter: 36.00 mm

Obverse Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget (HP initials on bust truncation)  

Reverse Designer: Emanuel Hahn (E.H. initials)

Obverse Design: Uncrowned bust of King George VI facing left, encircled by the Latin legend "GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX" (George VI, by the grace of God, King).  

Reverse Design: A representation of the historic sailing ship Matthew (John Cabot's ship), featuring the word "CANADA", the denomination "DOLLAR", the Latin motto "FLOREAT TERRA NOVA" (May the New Forest/Newfoundland flourish), and the milestone year 1949.  

Item Condition & Presentation

Condition: Collectible grade with honest, original circulation wear and a natural dark silver patina/toning (please refer to photos for exact visual grading).  

Historical Significance: One of Canada's most iconic and sought-after commemorative silver dollars, highly prized by both British Commonwealth and world coin collectors.

Shipping & Postage

Handling Time: Dispatched within 1–2 business days.

Packaging: Securely packed with protective cushioning to ensure safe delivery.