Commemorative Coin for the first royal visit to Canada in 1939 of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Royal Visit belonging to Alexander Mattatall. Text : A-MARI VSQ-VE AD-MARE - REGEM.ET.REGINAM CANADA SALVAT. -This coin is the larger (31mm) bronze variety. Silver versions were also made. Obverse: Jugate busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother facing left (Engraver: Percy Metcalfe) Reverse: Map of Canada surrounded by legend with Canadian shield and date above. The path followed by the British royal family during their visit is illustrated. Lettering: "A MARI VSQVE AD MARE / 1939 / REGEM ET REGINAM CANADA SALVTAT". (Engraver: Emanuel Hahn) It was the first time a reigning monarch had visited Canada. In Europe, it was apparent that war was looming, and one of the main reasons for the royal tour was to stimulate Canadian affection and support for Britain in the coming conflict. An enormous amount of work went into the preparation of the royal tour. The King and Queen would arrive in Canada by ship and travel across the country by train. Both the Canadian Pacific and the Canadian National Railways offered their services, and a royal train was assembled, using some of their best carriages.