$15 Sterling Silver Coin - King George V (2008)
3rd in this series of 5 coins
The third coin in the series features George V (reigned 1910-1936). He granted Canada its own coat of arms (1921), and declared red & white the official colours of Canada. Grandfather of the current Queen, he was the only king-emperor to visit India, and also initiated the monarchy's annual Christmas broadcasts. This crowned portrait of King George V appeared on Canadian coins from 1911 to 1936.
His effigy appeared on Canada's 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50-cent coins from 1911 to 1936, as well as the one dollar coin of 1936. |