1986 Canada Vancouver Centennial $1 Silver Proof Coin Boxed

Hold the Vancouver story

You get a 1986 Canadian silver dollar struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 50% fine silver, with a cameo proof finish that sets deep frosted details against bright mirror fields. It's a coin you can turn in your hand and see the light move across the surfaces, from the city skyline to the tracks beneath Engine No. 371.

See the steam engine scene

The reverse, designed by Elliot John Morrison, shows the Transcontinental passenger train pulling out against a detailed Vancouver backdrop. Engine No. 371 sits in sharp relief, the kind of image you reach for when you want the story, not just the date. The years 1886 and 1986 are struck clearly below the tracks, tying the city's centennial to the train's arrival.

Notice the classic portrait

On the obverse, Arnold Machin's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II brings a clean, familiar face to the piece. The dollar has the weight and look collectors expect from a vintage commemorative, with crisp edges and reflective fields that make the frosting stand out. It arrives ready for a cabinet, a desk tray, or the next time you want to show someone how Canada marked a milestone.