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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, silver
| Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) | 11.6638 g | 29.72 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-1966 |
| 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 | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1957, surrounded with the face value and the country name
Script: Latin
Lettering:
19 65
CANADA 50 CENTS
T S
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1965-1966 Canadian Silver 50 Cent coin is that it was the last silver coin to be issued for circulation in Canada. The coin was minted during a time when the Canadian government was transitioning from silver to nickel-brass coins, and as a result, it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 12629974 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 7920496 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (2nd portrait, silver) 1965-1966 coin.
