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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Bald Eagle
2000 year| Silver (.925) | 9.3 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2000 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Bald Eagle facing right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Haliacetus leucocephalus
CANADA 50 CENTS 2000
Engraver: William Woodruff
Designer: Jean-Luc Grondin
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This eagle-like fish-eating bird of prey is not an eagle despite its English name of "Bald eagle", and is also the emblem of the USA.See Wikipedia :
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygargue_%C3%A0_t%C3%AAte_blanche
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapace
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2000 Canadian Silver 50 Cent coin featuring Elizabeth II and the Bald Eagle is that it has a low mintage of only 15,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 123628 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Bald Eagle) 2000 coin.
