50 Cents - Elizabeth II (WWII - Battle of Sicily) 2005 front 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (WWII - Battle of Sicily) 2005 back
50 Cents - Elizabeth II (WWII - Battle of Sicily) 2005 photo
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50 Cents - Elizabeth II WWII - Battle of Sicily

2005 year
Silver (.925) (92,5 % silver, 7,5 % copper) 9.3 g 27.1 mm
Description
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) (92,5 % silver, 7,5 % copper)
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#348171
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Tank among town ruins.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50 CENTS
1945 CANADA 2005
PM

Engraver: Stan Witten

Designer: Peter Mossman

Edge

Reeded

Comment

6 coin set

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Sicily, which took place during World War II. The coin's design features an image of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, who were the reigning monarchs at the time of the battle, along with an image of a soldier and a tank. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, who was the reigning monarch at the time the coin was minted.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2005  20000 - - - - - -

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