GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX (Translation: George VI King by the Grace of God)
Reverse description
The Matthew, the ship historians believe John Cabot was sailing when he discovered Newfoundland, and the Latin inscription `FLOREAT TERRA NOVA` (may the New Found Land flourish) below, surrounded with the face value and the inscription `CANADA`
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
CANADA
FLOREAT TERRA NOVA
1949
DOLLAR
T.S. (Translation: Canada May Newfoundland Flourish 1949 Dollar)