Question for Canadian coin experts

HJP

Hi,

I have a copper token or coin that I can not identify. It has the bust of the king & queen (of England I presume) on the obverse & a bas relief of Canada on the reverse with the date of 1939. I have attached a scan, but it may be a bit dark.

Any help in identifying this item would be appreciated.

Thanks!
HJP

Darkhorse

It's a common Canadian copper medal given out to school children (small version) or sold for 10¢ (larger version). These medals were also struck and silver and, as rumour has it, also in gold.

The medal commemorates the royal visit of George VI to Canada in 1939.

HJP

Hi,

Thanks for the info!

HJP