50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Lynx) 1999 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Lynx) 1999 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Lynx) 1999 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Lynx

1999 year
Silver (.925) 9.3 g 27.1 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1999
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#60945
Rarity index
71%

Reverse

Lynx

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
JAC
1999
LYNX
50 CENTS

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: John Crosby

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1999 Canadian Lynx 50-cent coin is a non-circulating coin made of silver (.925) and weighs 9.3 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a lynx, a wild cat species native to Canada, on its reverse side. The design was created by Canadian artist Robert-Ralph Carmichael and is surrounded by a circle of silver dots, adding to its distinctiveness. This coin is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and wildlife enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1999  83423 - - - - - -

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