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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Eskimo Dog
1997 yearSilver (.925) | 9.3 g | 27.1 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1997 |
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 | 2.01 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#60941 |
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Rarity index | 62% |
Reverse
Canadian Eskimo Dog
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AN
CANADA 50 CENTS 1997
Engraver: Cosme Saffioti
Designer: Arnold A. Nogy
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1997 Canadian Silver 50-Cent Coin featuring Elizabeth II (Eskimo Dog) is that it was part of a special collection commemorating the 50th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the throne. The coin's design features a unique image of the Queen wearing a traditional Inuit parka and scarf, surrounded by an igloo and an Eskimo dog. The coin's obverse side features the standard portrait of Queen Elizabeth II used on Canadian coins at the time. This coin is considered a rare and unique collector's item among numismatists and enthusiasts of the Canadian monarchy.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1997 | 184536 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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