If you’re a collector of Canadian coins, you’ve probably heard of the special ones worth more than their face value. But, as with any other collectible, some rare and valuable coins can be worth thousands of dollars. In this article, we’ll go over 20 of the most valuable and rarest Canadian coins that may have slipped under your radar as far as collecting goes:
20 of the Most Valuable and Rarest Canadian Coins:
1. 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar
The 1911 Canadian Silver Dollar is one of Canada’s most valuable and rare coins. It was minted in 1911, considered the “Holy Grail” of Canadian coins. With only three ever being struck, two in silver and one in bronze.
Only three examples are in existence today! One silver and the bronze are in the Canadian Currency Museum and the other silver coin?
It was auctioned in 2003 and fetched nearly a million dollars! In addition to being extremely valuable, it’s a highly collectible coin many people would like to have in their collection.
It’s an excellent addition to any collection because it has a fascinating history.
2. 1936 Dot 1 Cent
The 1936 Dot 1 Cent is a one-cent coin minted in Canada. This is one of the most valuable coins in Canadian currency due to its historical value.
To give you a background on how historically valuable it is, in late 1936, When George VI ascended to the throne of becoming king, the Royal Canadian Mint didn’t have any dies to strike the new king’s effigy on them to strike the 1937 coinage.
Due to this problem, the mint’s solution was to produce a small number of 1936 coins with a tiny raised dot just below the date to denote that it was struck in 1937.
Only three mint state coins are known to exist! One of them was auctioned in 2010 for over $400,000!
3. 1936 Canadian Dot 10 Cents
The 1936 Canadian Dot 10 Cents is the rarest and most valuable Canadian coin. It boasts a value of $184,000!
Only five examples of this coin exist, which makes it one of the most valuable Canadian coins in circulation.
The 1936 Canadian Dot 10 Cents was designed by Emanuel Hahn, who also designed other coins for Canada and other countries throughout his long career as an artist and engraver.
Fact-checked and updated on July 11, 2026.
Hello. I have one of those1936 dot one cent coins. I would like to auction off. Any suggestions? Bonnie
Hi Bonnie, the easiest way is using eBay auction. Good luck
Hello I have a rare of the rare coins have you heard of 1880 Canadian dime” I haven’t heard of one yet is it rare and how much can it fetch in Canadian money wise in auction.
We can try to check it out in our next articles.
Is the 1996 beaded Toonie valuable with a bear on it? Also does a 1910 Canadian nickel have any value?
hi im chantal fournier and i would like to no how much worth that coin with a lynx on it 1867-1967 i got one and a nickel 1941
how can I determine if I have a 1969 Large Date 10c piece? I have a coin but not sure if it is the “large date” (email is active)
hello i have a 1996 coin with a bear on it and i am some what sure its not one of only four in existence.