Coin Profile: The Royal Tour Revisited
The Royal Canadian Mint’s newest 5-ounce silver coin brings Emanuel Hahn’s 1939 map of Canada to life—etched with over 1,600 incuse lines from his original sketch.
In June, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a 5-ounce $50 silver coin bearing an incuse depiction of a hand-drawn sketch of Canada by Emanuel Hahn, a German-born sculptor.
- The RCM struck 1,350 coins on thinner, wider 5-ounce silver planchets.
- Emanuel Hahn is responsible for famous Canadian coin designs, including the reverses of the “Bluenose” Canadian dime and “Voyageur” dollar.
The purpose of the event was to shore up North American support for the imminent conflict in Europe, which exploded months after their journey concluded that year.
Hahn’s design depicts a map of Canada with a line tracing the tour’s route, commemorating the Royal tour of Canada by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth.
Author's summary: Royal Canadian Mint issues new coin with Emanuel Hahn's 1939 map.