Home› Series› Circulation› George V Era (1911-1936)

George V Era (1911-1936)

Complete 1911–1936
Designer: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal (obverse)

Circulation coins from the reign of King George V (1911-1936). Major changes: silver purity reduced from.925 to.800 in 1920, nickel 5c replaced silver 5c in 1922, and the first Canadian commemorative (1935 Silver Dollar for the King's Jubilee).

0
In Database
26 years
Year Span
Notes
Key dates: 1911 (DEI GRA omitted — 'Godless' coins), 1921 5c and 50c (extreme rarities), 1936 dot varieties.

Collector Research Notes

Circulation coins from the reign of King George V (1911-1936). Major changes: silver purity reduced from.925 to.800 in 1920, nickel 5c replaced silver 5c in 1922, and the first Canadian commemorative (1935 Silver Dollar for the King's Jubilee).

Related Guides

Coin Grading Guide
Understand how condition, details grades, and certification affect value.
Where to Buy Canadian Coins
Compare Mint listings, dealers, and the secondary market before you buy.

Related Series

King Charles III Era (2023+)
Circulation coins bearing the portrait of King Charles III, who acceded to the throne in September 2022.
Edwardian Era (1902-1910)
Circulation coins from the short reign of King Edward VII (1902-1910). Silver coins remained.925 sterling.
Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Modern circulation coins from 1968 to 2022, the longest era in Canadian coinage.
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Circulation coins from the early reign of Queen Elizabeth II when silver was still used in Canadian coinage.

Browse Broader Hubs

1911-1936 era starting point
Start with the first year of this series and branch into the surrounding annual releases.

Series summaries on this page follow our Editorial Policy, Research Methodology, and the sourcing notes published by the Editorial Team.

Mint Release Alerts

Track George V Era (1911-1936) without checking the Mint every day

Get an email when Canadian Coin Heads picks up new Royal Canadian Mint releases, restocks, or related collector updates that fit this series and adjacent themes.

Subscriptions are light-touch. No spam blasts, just release-driven collector updates.
Track This Series in the App