50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Great Northern Art Festival (Inuvik)) 2003 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Great Northern Art Festival (Inuvik)) 2003 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Great Northern Art Festival (Inuvik)) 2003 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Great Northern Art Festival Inuvik

2003 year
Silver (.925) 9.3 g 27.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2003
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#195243
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

An artist standing up with a stick in her hand

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
2003
TERRITOIRES DU NORD-OUEST

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Dawn Oman

Edge

Milled

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was designed by Inuit artist, David Ruben Piqtoukun, and features a unique blend of traditional Inuit and modern artistic styles. The coin's design depicts a stylized polar bear, a common symbol in Inuit culture, surrounded by intricate patterns and shapes that reflect the artist's interpretation of the Great Northern Art Festival. This coin is a beautiful representation of the fusion of traditional and contemporary art, and it serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Canada's Indigenous communities.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2003  26451 - - - - - -

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