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50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, new composition
| Nickel plated steel | 6.9 g | 27.13 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1999-2003 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 22% |
Reverse
The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921 and updated in 1994, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"
Redesigned arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 01
CANADA 50 CENTS
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Edge
Reeded
Comment
(C) mintage included with the circulation coin.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 cent coin from Canada, featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition) minted between 1999 and 2003, is that it was the first coin to use a new composition of nickel-plated steel, which replaced the traditional copper-nickel alloy used in previous versions of the coin. This change in composition was made to reduce the cost of production and to extend the coin's lifespan.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | 389000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (3rd portrait, new composition) 1999-2003 coin.
