50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing) 1998 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing) 1998 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing) 1998 photo
© MesBedes (CC BY-NC-SA)

50 Cents - Elizabeth II Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing

1998 year
Silver (.925) 9.3 g 27.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
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
References
Numista
N#148502
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 4/12

Interesting 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
1998  56428 - - - - - -

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 (Grand Prix F1 Auto Racing) 1998 coin.