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1 Dollar - George VI Welcome Newfoundland
1949 year| Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) | 23.33 g | 36.00 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1949 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) |
| Weight | 23.33 g |
| Diameter | 36.00 mm |
| Thickness | 2.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
The Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland, and the Latin inscription "FLOREAT TERRA NOVA" (may the New Found Land flourish) below, surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
FLOREAT TERRA NOVA
1949
DOLLAR
T.S.
Translation:
Canada
May Newfoundland Flourish
1949
Dollar
Engraver: Ernest Maunder
Designer: Thomas Shingles
Edge
Milled
Comment
It was decided to issue coins dated 1949 as long as there demand for them so in 1950 40,718 coins were produced with the date 1949. The mintage is combined for this type.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1949 Canadian Silver Dollar commemorating George VI and the welcome of Newfoundland to Canada is that it was the first Canadian coin to feature a portrait of a member of the British royal family. This was a significant departure from previous Canadian coins, which had traditionally featured images of Canadian wildlife, landmarks, or Indigenous peoples. The inclusion of King George VI's portrait on the coin was a nod to Canada's history as a British dominion and marked a turning point in the country's shift towards greater independence and self-identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 672218 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar - George VI (Welcome Newfoundland) 1949 coin.
