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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing
1998 yearSilver (.925) | 9.3 g | 27.1 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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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 |
Numista | N#148502 |
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Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Race car divides date and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA - 50 CENTS
1978-1998
Engravers: Cosme Saffioti, José Osio
Designer: Friedrich Peter
Edge
Reeded
Comment
50 cents - Gilles Villeneuve Victory, Grand Prix of Canada for F1 Auto Racing (1998) - Coin 4/12Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1998 Canadian Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing 50-cent coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the excitement and speed of Formula One racing. The coin's reverse side depicts a stylized image of a racecar speeding past the Canadian Grand Prix's famous "Wall of Champions" at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, with the Queen Elizabeth II's effigy on the obverse side. The coin's design is the work of Canadian artist and designer, Tony Bianco, who is known for his innovative and dynamic designs that capture the essence of speed and movement. The coin's unique design and limited mintage make it a highly sought-after collectible among coin collectors and Formula One fans.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1998 | 56428 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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