1 Dollar (In the name of George VI; The Matthew) 2019 front 1 Dollar (In the name of George VI; The Matthew) 2019 back
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1 Dollar In the name of George VI; The Matthew

2019 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 34 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2019
Value
1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
34 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188139
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

The Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland, below which reads the Latin inscription "FLOREAT TERRA NOVA" (may the New Found Land flourish), is surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
T.S.
FLOREAT TERRA NOVA
2019
DOLLAR

Unabridged legend: FLOREAT TERRA NOVA

Designer: Thomas Singles

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Widely recognized as one of our finest commemorative coins, the 1949 silver dollar is here revisited, this time taking the form of a fine silver piedfort with an off-circulation bright finish. Designed in honor of the original dollar's 70th anniversary, the piedfort is twice as thick, but just as rich in detail. This superb work of art, bequeathed by Thomas Shingles, Master Engraver of the Royal Canadian Mint (1943-1965), has stood the test of time.

About Thomas Shingles
Thomas Shingles (1904-1984) joined the Royal Canadian Mint in 1939 and became Master Engraver in 1943. Just as he had done for the Victory 5-cent coin, he fashioned the prototype tool for the 1949 Newfoundland commemorative dollar entirely by hand, in just five weeks, painstakingly working the miniature design directly onto the steel die. After his retirement in 1965, Thomas Shingles continued to work as an artist, winning the competition for the 1971 silver dollar design, which marked the centenary of the entry of another province into Confederation: British Columbia.

"We have a rich history, dating back to 1908. Thousands of people have contributed to our achievements; in fact, every one of our coins is the result of the tireless work of hundreds of employees. I love to look back on our history, to acknowledge the contributions of all those who came before me, and to thank them for paving the way."

Jamie Desrochers, Product Manager, Royal Canadian Mint
Did you know?
It wasn't until the 1960s that commemorative coins became commonplace in Canada. Previously, only the dollar was used for this purpose.
Most designs were scaled down for engraving. In 1949, the usual method was to create a large model of the design, then reduce it using a pantograph engraver. However, this was not the case for the 1949 silver dollar, which testifies to Thomas Shingles' remarkable skills as an artist and engraver.
The 1949 dollars were struck with choice corners to ensure a superior finish. Packaged in groups of twenty in plastic or cardboard tubes - to reduce the risk of abrasion - the coins were put into circulation at the end of June 1949. The first coins were sent to Newfoundland.
Some 1949 dollars were minted in 1950. Due to strong demand, it was decided to continue producing the coin in 1950, keeping the 1949 vintage. A total of 40,718 coins were struck in 1950, bringing the total mintage to 672,218.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Matthew, a non-circulating coin from Canada, is unique because it features a rare portrait of King George VI, making it stand out from other coins featuring the more commonly used image of Queen Elizabeth II.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2019  6000 - - - - - -

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