50 Cents - Elizabeth II Alex Colville 1967 50 Cent Coin
2020 year| Gold (.9999) | 3.14 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.14 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#233688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Depiction of a howling Wolf
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
CANADA 2020
Designer: Alex Colville
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Since 1937, the reverse of the 50-cent coin has featured Canada's coat of arms. But for the 1967 50 cent centennial coin - the design of which is reproduced on this 1/10 oz pure gold tribute coin - artist Alex Colville chose an animal whose howl embodies the spirit of the Canadian wilderness.Special features
SECOND 1/10 OZ PURE GOLD COLVILLE TRIBUTE COIN. Our second tribute to the centenary of Alex Colville (1920-2013) reproduces the howling wolf motif designed by the artist for the 1967 50-cent coin. This series is the first to feature Canada's most famous numismatic motifs on 99.99% pure gold coins.
ARTIST'S CENTENARY. This series of six coins pays tribute to the celebrated Canadian artist Alex Colville on what would have been his 100th birthday.
REPRODUCTION OF 1967 PIECES. From the celebration of Canada's centenary, we move on to that of the artist's centenary! All the wildlife-themed motifs of the six 1967 centennial circulation coins have been superbly recreated on 1/10 oz pure gold coins, from the Canada goose ($1 coin) to the rock pigeon (1 cent coin).
SERIES SOLD BY SUBSCRIPTION. By subscribing to the series, you're guaranteed to receive the complete set of 2020 coins paying tribute to Alex Colville, along with a free maple collector's box. We'll send you the coins as soon as they're released, every two months, from the 1 dollar to the 1 cent. So if you order in February, you'll have your six coins and box before Christmas - a perfect gift for any collector! Here are the coins in the Tribute to Alex Colville series:
1 dollar coin
50-cent coin
25-cent coin
10-cent coin
5-cent coin
1 cent coin
A HISTORIC OBVERSE. Like the original coins issued in 1967, all 2020 reproductions feature the 1965 effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, according to Arnold Machin.
A WORLD LIMITED EDITION of 1,200 pieces.
ONE TENTH OF AN OUNCE OF PURE GOLD. The coin is struck in 1/10 oz of 99.99% pure gold.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Alex Colville 1967 50 Cent Coin is that it features a unique reverse design that was created by the Canadian artist Alex Colville. The design depicts a stylized image of a common loon, a bird that is native to Canada, surrounded by a circle of pebbles. The coin's design is notable for its simplicity and elegance, and it has become a beloved symbol of Canadian culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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