High Quality Coins of King George V, 1911-1936

This collection includes one example of every "type" of coin issued in Canada from the cent to the dollar plus a gold sovereign, and a $5 gold coin issued during the reign of King George V. There are a total of 10 coins comprising the set. All of the coins are in superb condition, including three uncirculated gold coins. The coins come presented in two wood display cases.
   
Gold Coins
During the reign of King George V (1911-1936), the Royal Canadian Mint issued two different denominations of gold coins for circulation in Canada. These were the $5 gold coin issued from 1912 to 1914, and the one pound coin introduced during the reign of King Edward in 1908 and struck until 1919. The one pound coin was legal tender in both Canada and in the United Kingdom, with a value in Canada of four dollars.  
   
This collection includes the following gold coins all in uncirculated condition:
• Gold Sovereign - one coin dated from 1911-1919
• $5 Gold Coin  1912-1914
   
Designs:  
$5 gold coins - Dominion of Canada Coat-of-Arms / King George V
Sovereign - St. George Slaying the Dragon, "C" Mint Mark, King George V
   
At this time, the face value of coins was still very closely tied to the intrinsic value of the metal they contained, and paper money was still redeemable for silver and gold.  All of these coins were struck in 22 karat gold.  The $5 gold coins and gold sovereign each contain close to a quarter ounce of pure gold.  All of these coins have a low survival rate and are highly collectible today in high grade condition.
   
Additional Coins included in the collection (one of each within this time span):
   
• George V Silver Dollar 1935-1936
• George V Silver Half Dollar 1911-1936
• George V Silver Quarter 1911-1936
• George V Silver Dime 1911-1936
• George V Five Cents Silver 1911-1921
• George V Five Cents Nickel 1922-1936
• George V Large Cent 1911-1920
• George V Small Cent 1920-1936

Includes:
• High Quality Coins of King George V - 1911-1936 (10 Coins)