Most Canadian coins minted before 1968 contain real silver — and a handful of dates are worth far more than their metal. This site is a plain-language guide built by a Canadian collector: how to value what you have, which dates to check first, and how to sell without leaving money on the table.
Silver melt values
The floor under every old coin: what its silver alone is worth, by denomination, and how to calculate it yourself from the current silver price.
See the melt value table →Key dates worth real money
Start with the 1948 silver dollar — even a worn one is worth hundreds. Here are the dates to pull out of the pile before anything else.
Check the key dates →Selling coins in Canada
Dealers, auctions, or online — what each route pays, what it costs, and the rule that matters most: get more than one quote, and never clean a coin.
Read the selling guide →Store them properly
Holders, albums and capsules that protect a collection's value — and the handling mistakes that quietly destroy it.
See recommended supplies →The 30-second version
Canadian dimes, quarters, half dollars and dollars dated 1920–1967 are 80% silver (earlier ones, 1908–1919, are 92.5% sterling). Their metal value alone is many times face value. On top of that, low-mintage dates and uncirculated condition can multiply a coin's price again — which is why the first step is always identification, not a trip to the coin shop. Start with the melt value table, then check your dates against the key dates list.