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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Kermode Bear
2019 yearNickel plated steel | 6.9 g | 27.13 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 2019 |
Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Nickel plated steel |
Weight | 6.9 g |
Diameter | 27.13 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#171130 |
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Rarity index | 72% |
Reverse
Kermode bear
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
2019
JK
Ursus americanus kermodei
Designer: Joel Kimmel
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Set of 5 50-cent coinsThis official symbol of British Columbia is also known as the "spirit bear". It is omnivorous, but its diet rich in salmon helps it store the fat needed to survive the winter.
The 2019 Canadian Wildlife Treasures package is made possible by the MRC's collaboration with the Toronto Zoo. From breeding programs to educational activities, Canada's largest zoo fights the extinction of animal species while encouraging Canadians to protect their natural environment - for today and tomorrow.
-Canada is home to some 286 endemic species.
-Many of Canada's endemic species are often overlooked because of their size. This is true of insects such as flies, bees, ants, beetles and grasshoppers, as well as spiders, slugs and snails.
-Some of these invertebrates (i.e. animals without backbones) may not have the charisma of large mammals like bears, but they nevertheless provide ecosystem services essential to life on Earth. Others, like butterflies, have no trouble attracting our attention despite their small size.
Interesting fact
The Kermode Bear, also known as the "Spirit Bear," is a rare subspecies of black bear that is found only in the northern regions of British Columbia, Canada. It is known for its white or cream-colored fur, which is where it gets its name from, as "Kermode" means "white" in the indigenous Gitxsan language. The Kermode Bear is considered a symbol of peace and unity among the indigenous communities in Canada, and it is featured on the 2019 Canadian Kermode Bear 50-cent coin as a way to honor and celebrate this unique and culturally significant animal.
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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2019 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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