50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Festival of the fathers) 2001 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Festival of the fathers) 2001 back
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Festival of the fathers

2001 year
Silver (.925) 9.3 g 27.13 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2001
Value
50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
9.3 g
Diameter
27.13 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#166609
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

A festival that re-enacts the Charlottetown Conference of 1864. A couple and child admiring a juggler in front of building.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 2001 ILE DU PRINCE ÉDOUARD
BDW

Engraver: William Woodruff

Designer: B. Whiteway

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Our next stop is to Prince Edward Island, where a defining moment in Canadian history is celebrated in the Festival of the Fathers - a festival that re-enacts the Charlottetown Conference of 1864. Visitors can experience the historic place, its people and pastimes and all of the events that led to Confederation over 134 years ago.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2001 Canadian Silver 50-Cent Coin (Festival of the Fathers) is that it has a low mintage of only 20,000 coins, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  58123 - - - - - -

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