1 Dollar - Elizabeth II Davis Strait

Commemorative issue

400th Anniversary of the Discovery of Davis Strait

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Ship "John Davis" with masts, rock in background, dates below, denomination at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DÉTROIT DE DAVIS STRAIT
1587-1987
CANADA DOLLAR

Engraver: Victor Côté

Designer: Christopher Gorey

Edge

Milled

Mint

Comments

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Present in sets

• 1987 Canada Épreuve Set

See also

• Boat or watercraft

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Date			Mintage		VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC				Frequency
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1987			118 722					$ 35	$ 43	$ 44		(fr) Brillant hors-circulation		27%
1987			175 686									(fr) Épreuve (ensemble)		1.3%
1987			405 688						$ 24	$ 42		Proof		76%

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Numista Rarity index: 15

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Bullion value: USD 27.27

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Actual silver weight: 0.375 oz

Current silver price: 72.73 USD/oz (see silver price )

Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 166 Lot 2198	16 Aug 2025	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 27.84 (EUR 24.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 131 Lot 3383	26 Jun 2024	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 18.56 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 88 Lot 2286	28 Jun 2023	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 13.92 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 79 Lot 1993	21 Mar 2023	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 17.40 (EUR 15.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 1162	11 Feb 2023	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 18.56 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 77 Lot 1161	11 Feb 2023	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 18.56 (EUR 16.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 67 Lot 3044	24 Sep 2022	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 13.92 (EUR 12.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 63 Lot 3604	26 Jul 2022	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 15.08 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 61 Lot 894	7 Jun 2022	1987 – (fr) Brillant hors-circulation	UNC	USD 12.76 (EUR 11.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232524 Lot 62138	5 Jun 2025	1987 – Proof	UNC	The lot includes several items.
© Heritage Auctions

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