Dollar of Canada George VI

During the reign of King George VI in Canada, several silver dollar coins were issued. Here are some key details about the silver dollar coins featuring George VI:

1935 Silver Dollar: The first Canadian silver dollar featuring George VI was issued in 1935. This coin was minted to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V, but it was not released until 1937, during the reign of King George VI. The obverse of the coin features a left-facing portrait of George VI, while the reverse depicts a voyageur and an aboriginal person paddling a canoe, designed by sculptor Emanuel Hahn.

1949 Silver Dollar: In 1949, another silver dollar coin featuring George VI was issued. This coin commemorated the visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada in 1939, but it was not released until 1949, after the end of World War II. The obverse of the coin features a right-facing portrait of George VI, while the reverse depicts a Canadian coat of arms with a lion and a unicorn.

1951 Silver Dollar: A special silver dollar coin was issued in 1951 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of George VI, and the reverse depicts the Halifax Citadel.

1952 Silver Dollar: In 1952, a silver dollar coin was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the City of Toronto, Ontario. The obverse features a left-facing portrait of George VI, and the reverse depicts the Toronto coat of arms.