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The year 1936 is a great year for Canadian coins, and the 1936 Canada silver dollar coin is no exception. This was a highly significant year for British Commonwealth countries, as three different kings held the throne at different points in 1936. King George V reigned in early 1936, at which point his eldest son, King Edward VIII, briefly assumed power before voluntarily abdicating the throne to his younger brother, George VI. This Canadian dollar coin features the likeness of the elder King George, George V, meaning the Royal Canadian Mint likely minted these lovely and historically significant silver dollars prior to the monarch’s death. In spite of the unprecedented monarchic shuffle in the Commonwealth during 1936, most of these Canadian dollar coins from that year do not carry an excess of additional value except when in uncirculated and certified condition. There are other Canadian coins from this year as well, including humble pennies, that are more highly coveted because they are extremely rare. Although the 1936 Canada silver dollar coin is not especially rare, its historical significance and beautiful design make it a worthy addition to any collection of coins. Engravers at the Royal Canadian Mint designed this coin with King George V on its obverse and the image of two native Canadians paddling a canoe on its reverse. The reverse states the coin’s value, featuring the words “Canada Dollar” around its perimeter, with the year, 1936, featured underneath the canoe. An evergreen tree completes this perfectly Canadian scene, which featured on Canadian silver dollars for many years, well into the mid 20th century. This silver dollar coin’s obverse is perhaps most notable because it features the profile of a monarch who served for less than a month during the year of 1936; King George V died on January 20. His signature bushy mustache and neatly trimmed beard are evident in the profile engraving, as are the details of his facial features and royal regalia, including an ornate crown and other ornaments. The engraved portrait shows George V’s profile down to his shoulders, with his face shown in sharp relief, nose and eyes pointed toward the left of the coin. History buffs may be particularly interested in assembling Canadian silver dollars featuring all three British monarchs from 1936, but no such collection exists. Canada minted silver dollars featuring George V in 1935 and 1936; Edward VIII never featured on a Canadian silver dollar, and George VI featured on these coins until 1953, at which point all Canadian currency, including dollar coins, began to feature the likeness of George VI’s successor, Queen Elizabeth II. Moderately valuable both for its beauty and its historical significance, this coin is a lovely relic of Canada’s historic currency. The nation’s coins continue to feature the likeness of the British monarch in spite of the fact that Canada became fully independent from the Commonwealth in the 20th century. Throughout its history, though, Canada’s coins have always featured the likeness of the British monarch, and the 1936 Canada silver dollar coin represents one part of the monarchic line of succession that reigned during the nation’s history. This 1936 coin recognizes the First Nation’s peoples who inhabited the land well before it became part of the British Commonwealth, making it an apt memento of an interesting chapter in Canadian history.Product Key Features
CompositionSilver
Year1936
Dimensions
Weight23.32g
Additional Product Features
MintRoyal Canadian Mint
Strike TypeBusiness
DenominationS$1
Mint LocationRoyal Canadian Mint, Ottawa, Canada
PCGS Number32396
Diameter36mm
Mint MarkRcm
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- 21 Jan, 2016
Canadian stable of beautiful coins.
To any numismatist out there I would highly recommend looking at silver Canadian coins minted in 1967 or earlier. These coins are absolutely beautiful in all respects and relatively affordable compared to high grade U.S. coins of the same vintage on the market today. There are also many common lower grade (VF-XF) Canadian coins out there from the 1800's and early 1900's that are also beautiful and very reasonably priced.Verified purchase: Yes
- 14 Jun, 2017
Beautiful 1936 Silver coin
Only the second year of the Canadian Silver Dollar minted. In excellent condition
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- 07 Mar, 2018
Excellent Coin!
Very pleased with my purchase and delivery!Verified purchase: Yes
- 14 Jun, 2017
nice
nice coin, Might be the last great silver dollar.Verified purchase: Yes
- 27 Mar, 2018
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- 15 Apr, 2016
Canadian Silver Dollar
This is a big silver coin and of historical importance. It has value far more than face or melt value.Verified purchase: Yes
