{"product_id":"sale-2009-vignettes-of-royalty-series-king-george-vi-no-sleeve","title":"SALE - 2009 $15 STERLING SILVER VIGNETTES OF ROYALTY SERIES - KING GEORGE VI (NO SLEEVE)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2009 $15 Coin—King George VI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowcase of Canadian Coin Effigies\u003cbr\u003eThe art form once reserved for wealthy aristocrats can now be\u003cbr\u003eenjoyed with this remarkable coin series featuring the effigies of five\u003cbr\u003emonarchs that have appeared on Canada's circulation coins. Each\u003cbr\u003eeffigy is struck in ultra high relief reminiscent of ancient medallic art.\u003cbr\u003eCanada did not always produce its coins domestically. Until the Royal\u003cbr\u003eCanadian Mint opened in 1908, Canadian coins were imported from\u003cbr\u003eoverseas. Even then, the designs and tools remained the domain of\u003cbr\u003ethe Royal Mint in London while the Canadian facility operated as its\u003cbr\u003eOttawa branch. This began to change in 1930 when the Mint became\u003cbr\u003ea wholly owned Canadian institution.\u003cbr\u003eThe fourth coin in the series features George VI. He became king\u003cbr\u003eunexpectedly when his brother abdicated the throne in 1936. George\u003cbr\u003eVI was extremely dedicated to his role and became immensely\u003cbr\u003epopular during the Second World War when he and his wife Queen\u003cbr\u003eElizabeth refused to leave Buckingham Palace and visited bombedout\u003cbr\u003eareas. In 1939, George VI (along with Queen Elizabeth) became\u003cbr\u003ethe first reigning monarch to visit Canada. This uncrowned portrait\u003cbr\u003eof King George VI first appeared on Canada's 1-, 5-, 10-, 25-, and\u003cbr\u003e50-cent coins from 1937 to 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003especifications:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: 15 dollars\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 10,000\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g): 30\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 36.15\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Plain\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Frosted relief on a proof-like field\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A MINT FIRST! Double-effigy coin (reverse and obverse).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A RARITY! Each featured effigy is struck in the ultra high relief long associated with ancient medallic art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e HANDCRAFTED ARTISTRY! These magnificent coins are individually hand-polished and quadruple struck. Slight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einconsistencies in the quality of the surface are normal for this ultra-high relief process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Designs approved by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Low mintage—only 10,000 coins (each) worldwide!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A unique showcase of effigies from the monarchy that will appear on five coins to be released over three years including\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2008 Queen Victoria, 2008 King Edward VII, 2008 King George V, 2009 King George VI and 2009 Queen Elizabeth II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: NO BLACK SLEEVE IN THE PACKAGING\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176109211780,"sku":"888248","price":169.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/09_Vignettes_of_Royalty_Series_George_VI_high_res_reverse__23388.1399578614.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759520712","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/sale-2009-vignettes-of-royalty-series-king-george-vi-no-sleeve","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}