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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, complete coat of arms
| Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) | 11.6638 g | 29.72 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1959-1964 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) |
| Weight | 11.6638 g |
| Diameter | 29.72 mm |
| Thickness | 2.04 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Crown divides the date above the Royal Arms of Canada proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1957, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 64
CANADA 50 CENTS
T S
Designer: Thomas Shingles
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted with a silver composition, which was a unique feature for a circulating coin at the time. The use of silver in the coin's minting process was a nod to the historical tradition of using precious metals in coinage, and it adds a touch of elegance and rarity to the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 3095535 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 | 3488897 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 3584417 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 | 5208030 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 | 8348871 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 9377676 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait, complete coat of arms) 1959-1964 coin.
