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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Black Bear Cubs
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 9.3 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| 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#34822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Black bear cubs
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Ursus americanus
CANADA
Engraver: Sheldon Beveridge
Designer: Dwayne Harty
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The black bear (Ursus americanus), also known as the baribal, is the most common bear in North America. Its range extends from northern Canada and Alaska to northern Mexico, and from the Atlantic to the Pacific coasts of North America. It can be found in many American states and in all Canadian provinces. It prefers forests and mountains where it can find food and hide. In the past, the black bear population probably numbered two million. Today, it is estimated that there are between 500,000 and 750,000 black bears on this continent. Long hunted for its fur, the black bear is now suffering from human encroachment on its natural habitat. The Black Bear population is generally stable1.Smaller than the Brown Bear and the White Bear, this animal's fur color varies from black to white (white fur is caused by a recessive trait), reddish and silvery-gray, depending on the region. It is therefore mistakenly referred to as a "black bear". There are 16 recognized subspecies, some of which are endangered. The Black Bear does not hibernate in the strict sense, but spends the winter in a state of somnolence, living off the fat reserves accumulated during the autumn. It is an omnivore, although its diet is dominated by plants. Contrary to popular belief, the Black Bear is a good swimmer and easily climbs trees to escape danger.
Interesting fact
The 1996 Canadian Silver 50-Cent Coin featuring Elizabeth II (Black Bear Cubs) has a unique feature - it has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive shine and makes it stand out from other coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 206552 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Black Bear Cubs) 1996 coin.
