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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Empress of Ireland
2014 year| Silver plated copper | 32.82 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2014 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Weight | 32.82 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#60831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
The coin is the first in a series commemorating sunken Canadian ships, and this particular coin marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the "Empress of Ireland." The coin shows the ship in the dark thick fog.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 Cents
1914-2014
Canada
Designer: Yves Bérubé
Edge
Serrated
Comment
The first coin in the series.The SP/PA mark below the effigy stands for "Silver Plating/Placage Argent".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Non-circulating coin 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Empress of Ireland) 2014 from Canada made of Silver plated copper weighing 32.82 g is that it was issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I. The coin features a unique design that showcases the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II on one side and an image of a poppy, which is a symbol of remembrance and hope, on the other side. The coin was produced in a limited quantity, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Empress of Ireland) 2014 coin.
