Design: The reverse side of the coin features the iconic "Voyageur" design, depicting a voyageur and an Indigenous person paddling a birch-bark canoe, with the Northern Lights in the background. The obverse side (not visible in the image) features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II. Composition: The 1972 Voyageur Dollar was struck in silver with a fineness of 0.5000 (50% silver) and a weight of 23.3276g, containing 0.375 oz of silver. Significance: The Voyageur design commemorates Canada's heritage, particularly the country's exploration and fur trade history, reflecting the essential role that voyageurs played in the economic and social development of Canada. Legal Tender: Although replaced by the Loonie in 1987, Voyageur dollar coins remain legal tender in Canada.
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