The Canadian 1936 50 Cent coin, designed by Emanuel Hahn, featured King George V on the obverse and Canada’s Coat of Arms on the reverse. Struck in 80% silver, it reflected Canada’s reliance on precious metals before World War II. In 1936, King George V died, leading to a period of uncertainty as his son, Edward VIII, briefly took the throne before abdicating. The Canadian 1936 50 Cent remained in circulation during this transition, symbolizing stability amid political change.
Economically, the Canadian 1936 50 Cent was issued as Canada recovered from the Great Depression. Silver’s value fluctuated, affecting coin production, while economic hardship made higher denominations less common in daily transactions. Hahn’s detailed design reinforced Canada’s growing national identity, distinct from Britain’s influence. As silver prices and global tensions rose, the 1936 50 Cent became one of the last coins to feature George V, marking the end of an era in Canadian currency before rapid geopolitical and economic shifts.