VERY RARE. 1937 bill is after his abdication in 1936. Bill features the abdicated king, for love He was also a Nazi sympathizer. In safe deposit box for over 50 years Excellent condition Make an offer. On Dec.10, 1936, Edward signed the papers of abdication putting to an end his reign of 325 days. Although he ruled as the king following his father's death, he was never formally crowned. He was succeeded by his younger brother, who reigned as King George VI.