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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Beluga Whale

1998 year
Silver (.925) 9.3 g 27.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1998
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
References
Numista
N#60936
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Beluga whales

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Delphinapterus leucas
CANADA 50 CENTS 1998

Engraver: Casme Saffioti

Designer: Pierre Leduc

Edge

Serrated

Comment

50 cents - Canada's Ocean Giants Series, The Beluga Whale (1998) - Coin 3/4Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Beluga Whale coin, minted in 1998, was part of the Canadian Wildlife Series, which featured various animal species from Canada. The coin's design features a beluga whale swimming in the Arctic waters, with an iceberg in the background. The coin's unique feature is that it has a rounded edge, resembling a wave, adding a distinctive touch to its design.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1998  133310 - - - - - -

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