50 Cents - Elizabeth II Great Sprangled Fritillary
2005 year| Silver (.925) | 9.30 g | 27.1 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2005 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.30 g |
| Diameter | 27.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#326526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Great Sprangled Fritillary in hologram on a flower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2005
JY
Engraver: Jianping Yan
Designer: Jianping Yan
Edge
Milled
Comment
The fourth coin in our popular Butterfly Collection brings the Great Spangled Fritillary into the spotlight with a dazzling hologram. There are 26 species of fritillaries throughout Canada and the Great Spangled Fritillary (Speyeria cybele) is one of the largest and most widespread of the “greater” fritillaries Males are orange with black veins on the upper surface while the females are yellow-brown and darker on the base of the wings. Groups of these brightly coloured butterflies can often be seen in open fields and along roadsides where they feed on milkweeds and thistles. Fast and active flyers, they are a delight to watchInteresting fact
The Great Sprangled Fritillary coin is a unique and beautiful collector's item, featuring a design of a butterfly on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. But did you know that this coin has a secret feature? If you look closely, you'll notice that the butterfly's wings are not just any ordinary design - they're actually made up of tiny, intricate scales that reflect light and give the coin a shimmering effect. This is due to a technique called "micro-engraving," which involves engraving tiny details onto the coin's surface using a special tool. This technique adds an extra layer of depth and dimension to the coin's design, making it truly stand out.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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