Obverse © bbybugs – Reverse © MYEACKLE (CC BY)
Obverse © bbybugs – Reverse © MYEACKLE (CC BY)
50 Cents - Elizabeth II Return to Batoche - Saskatchewan
2003 year| Silver (.925) | 9.3 g | 27.1 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#167497 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
A building in the background and a fiddler playing in front at his feet a cart.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Saskatchewan 2003 Saskatchewan
Engraver: Stan Witten
Designer: David Hannan
Edge
Milled
Comment
This coin transports us to Batoche (Saskatchewan), the celebrated enclave of Metis people, the place where they gather every summer to celebrate the cultural treasures that were born out of their distinct history.The transfer of 690 hectares of land is a tangible example of the Government of Canada’s commitment to advancing reconciliation
July 22, 2022 Batoche, Saskatchewan
No relationship is more important to Canada than the relationship with Indigenous peoples. The Government of Canada is committed to a system of national heritage places that recognizes and honours the contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples, their histories and cultures, as well as the special relationships Indigenous peoples have with ancestral lands and waters.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the "Return to Batoche - Saskatchewan" 50-cent coin is that it commemorates the 125th anniversary of the North-West Resistance, a historic event in Canadian history. The coin's design features a depiction of the Batoche monument, which honors the Métis people who fought for their rights and land during the resistance. The coin's silver composition and 9.3-gram weight also make it a unique and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 26451 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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