50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait, simplified coat of arms) 1953-1958 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait, simplified coat of arms) 1953-1958 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (1st portrait, simplified coat of arms) 1953-1958 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 1st portrait, simplified coat of arms

 
Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) 11.6638 g 29.72 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1953-1958
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
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#309
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

A simplified version of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 CENTS
CANADA·1953
K G

Engraver: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Reeded

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