Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP: (Translation: Georges V by the Grace of God King and Emperor of India)
Reverse description
The Canada coats of arms as given by Queen Victoria on May 26, 1868. They lie on top of 2 crossed maple branches. The shield is split in 4 parts, showing the coats of arms of the 4 provinces that created the Canada - Ontario: 3 maple leaves below the St-George cross - Quebec: 2 lilies at the top, a lion in the center and 3 maple leaves at the bottom - New-Brunswick: an ancient galion with a lion above - Nova Scotia: From top to bottom, 2 thistles, a salmon and another thistle This reverse is considered as the most beautiful on a Canadian coin