Obverse
The portrait in left profile of George VI is surrounded with the inscription
Lettering: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
Reverse
The Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland, below which reads the Latin inscription.
Lettering: CANADA FLOREAT TERRA NOVA T.S.1949 DOLLAR
Extended information
Year
Denomination
Currency
Metal
Krause catalog
KM# 47
Ruler
Weight
23.33 g.
Diameter
36.06
mm.
Thickness
2.8 mm.
Series
Accession of Newfoundland to Canada
Subject
Newfoundland
Alignment
Medal ↑↑
Shape
Round
Edge
Reeded
