Canada
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, nickel) 1968-1989 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, nickel) 1968-1989 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, nickel) 1968-1989 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, nickel) 1968-1989 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, nickel) 1968-1989 back
© Coins, Banknotes & Militaria Store

50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, nickel

 
Nickel 8.1 g 27.13 mm
Description
Issuer
 Canada
Queen
 Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1968-1989
Value
 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37
Currency
 Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
 Nickel
Weight
 8.1 g
Diameter
 27.13 mm
Thickness
 1.93 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
 2024-10-04
References
Numista
 N#305
Rarity index
 5%

Reverse

The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1957, dividing the date above, the country name to the left, and the value to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
19 80
CANADA 50 CENTS
A MARI USQUE AD MARE
T S

Translation: From sea to sea

Designer: Thomas Shingles

Edge

Reeded

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