50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, revised coat of arms
| Nickel | 8.1 g | 27.13 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1997-2000 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 8.1 g |
| Diameter | 27.13 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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," the date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2000
CANADA 50 CENTS
DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM
A MARI USQUE AD MARE
Unabridged legend:
DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM
A MARI USQUE AD MARE
Translation:
From Sea To Sea.
They desire a better country.
Designer: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The design on the Canadian fifty cent coin depicts the coat of arms of Canada. The centre shield displays symbols of Canada's earliest settlers including three lions for England, three fleurs-de-lis of France, a rearing lion for Scotland and the Irish harp. At the left is the lion of England holding the flag of Great Britain and to the right a Scottish unicorn with the flag of royalist France. The motto “A mari usque ad mare,” written on the banner at the bottom is Latin for “From sea to sea.”
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 cent coin from Canada featuring Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, revised coat of arms) is that it was the first coin to feature a new design element known as the "laser-engraved maple leaf." This feature was added to the coin's design in 1997 and it can be found on the coin's reverse side, just below the image of the Queen. The laser-engraved maple leaf is a small, intricate design that is created using a special laser engraving process. It adds an extra layer of security and authenticity to the coin, making it more difficult for counterfeiters to reproduce. This feature has become a distinctive characteristic of Canadian coins and is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 97595 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 67697 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 W | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | 91890 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 | 87965 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2000 W | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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, revised coat of arms) 1997-2000 coin.
