Begging in 1945 the silver dollar shine with is brilliant appearance. This resulted from the use of special chromium plated coinage dies. Previously the other silver dollar was issued unplated and rougher surface. Two styles of 1947 maple leaf a very tiny maple leaf was placed just after the date, and only this year the Blunt 7 was employed for this issue. The value of this coin for 2009 is presently: VF-20 EF-40 AU-50 MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 250.00 350.00 400.00 500.00 725.00 1000.00 2000.00 Presently this silver 1947 ML dollar are in sale at ebay.com and look in the Cam's Canadian Coins store for more info. Selling price 425,00 dollar