1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Dollar centennial) 2011 front

1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Dollar centennial) 2011 back

1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Dollar centennial) 2011 photo

1 Dollar In the name of George V; Dollar centennial

2011 year


Silver (.925)	25.175 g	36.07 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2011
Value	1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.925)
Weight	25.175 g
Diameter	36.07 mm
Thickness	3.0 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#24925
Rarity index	68%

Reverse

Value and date within maple wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
DOLLAR
CANADA
1911-2011

Designer: William Henry James Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Found in the 2011 Special Edition Numismatic Proof Set - Centennial of the 1911 Silver Dollar

The Royal Canadian Mint engravers have adapted the design of the 1911 coin (reverse), original design: Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)

A sterling treasure
When the Mint began minting coins in 1908, there were still no dollars in circulation, despite the desperate need for them. In 1911, it produced a test lead coin, while the Royal Mint of London, of which it was still the "branch", minted two silver coins.

Great Britain was responsible for preparing the dies and distributing them to the dominions and colonies. However, the engravers were in a hurry to produce new coins bearing the effigy of the newly crowned King George V. In their haste, they omitted the Latin inscription DEI GRA[TIA] ("By the grace of God") that normally accompanies the effigy. This unfortunate oversight was repeated on all the lower-value coins issued that year, which came to be known as "Godless" coins.

Other circumstances delayed the adoption of the new dollar. It wasn't until 1935 that the famous Voyageur silver dollar appeared. As a result, the 1911 original has become one of Canada's rarest coins. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Se trouve dans l'Ensemble épreuve numismatique édition spéciale 2011 - Centenaire du dollar en argent 1911

Les graveurs de la Monnaie royale canadienne ont adapté le motif de la pièce de 1911 (revers), motif originale: Sir E. B. MacKennal (avers)

Un trésor sterling
Lorsque la Monnaie se met à frapper des pièces en 1908, aucun dollar ne circule encore, malgré un besoin criant. En 1911, elle produit donc une frappe d’essai en plomb, tandis que la Royal Mint de Londres, dont elle est toujours la « succursale », en frappe deux en argent.

Il incombe à la Grande-Bretagne de préparer les matrices et de les distribuer aux dominions et aux colonies. Or, les graveurs sont pressés de fabriquer de nouvelles pièces à l’effigie du roi Georges V, nouvellement couronné. Dans leur hâte, ils omettent l’inscription latine DEI GRA[TIA] (« Par la grâce de Dieu ») qui accompagne normalement l’effigie. Ce regrettable oubli se répète sur toutes les pièces de moindre valeur émises cette année-là, et qu’on appellera pièces « sans Dieu ».

D’autres circonstances font retarder l’adoption du nouveau dollar. Il faut attendre 1935 pour voir apparaître le fameux dollar en argent Voyageur. C’est ainsi que l’original de 1911 en est venu à figurer parmi les pièces les plus rares du Canada.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2011 Canadian Silver Dollar Centennial coin is that it features a unique reverse design that commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian dollar. The design includes a stylized representation of the Canadian coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves and the inscription "CENTENNIAL OF THE CANADIAN DOLLAR" in both English and French. This coin was produced in a limited quantity of 20,000 pieces and is considered a collector's item, making it a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2011	14569	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Dollar (In the name of George V; Dollar centennial) 2011 coin.