1987 Canada Davis Strait Centennial $1 Silver Proof Coin Boxed

Celebrate Canada's rich maritime exploration history with the 1987 Davis Strait Centennial Commemorative Silver Dollar. Beautifully struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in a 50% fine silver composition, this dollar proudly honors the 400th anniversary of English explorer John Davis's voyage through the Arctic passage separating Canada and Greenland (1587–1987).

Designed by respected Canadian artist Raymond Lee, the reverse depicts an exceptionally detailed, high-relief engraving of Davis's historic sailing ship, the Sunneshine, navigating past a massive, towering Arctic iceberg. The dual commemorative dates "1587–1987" are struck cleanly above the lower rim banner, which reads "Détroit de Davis Strait". The obverse displays the classic, elegant portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

This vintage numismatic favorite features a premium cameo proof finish, utilizing deep frosted details that contrast beautifully against brilliant, reflective mirror fields. Your coin arrives inside its clear protective capsule on an acrylic mini easel stand, beautifully nested inside the original Royal Canadian Mint black textured clamshell display case with a plush maroon velvet lining.