Canada. George VI. Dollar 1939 - MS62

CANADA. Ottawa. 1 Dollar. 1939. George VI (1936-1952)

- Value: 1 Dollar.
- Reign: George VI (1936-1952).
- Year: 1939.
- Inscriptions: Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:, with the monarch's bust facing left. Reverse: FIDE SVORVM REGNAT · CANADA · 1939 · DOLLAR, featuring a depiction of the Canadian Parliament building.
- Grading: MS62 (GBCA).

Commemorative 800‑fineness silver coin, minted in Ottawa in 1939 to celebrate the official visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth to Canada, a historic event that marked the first visit by a reigning monarch to the country. The obverse presents the portrait of George VI facing left, by sculptor Thomas Humphrey Paget, surrounded by the royal titulature in Latin. The reverse shows a detailed depiction of the Parliament of Canada, highlighting the Peace Tower, accompanied by the Latin inscription FIDE SVORVM REGNAT, which means “Queen by the loyalty of her people.” An exemplar in excellent condition, with well-defined relief, fields of silver luster and a light natural patina of grayish tones and soft golden hues. It bears small surface marks in keeping with its MS62 grade, preserving an attractive coin quality and notable historical interest within Canadian commemorative issues of the 20th century.

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