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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Yukon Story Telling Festival
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#195913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Figures in the style of First Nations mythologies representing a human and the spirit of the crow
Script: Latin
Lettering: YUKON 2003 YUKON
Engraver: José Osio
Designer: Ken Anderson
Edge
Milled
Comment
We love a good story. No matter how old we are or where we come from, we cannot resist the distant voices from those far-off places. Fact or fiction, we are transfixed, transported to a new world by nothing more than our willing imagination.This year, Whitehorse is the place to be as the Canadian Festivals Series visits Yukon International Storytelling Festival to bring you the captivating delights of this unique event. People from around the world gather under the midnight sun to reveal ancient traditions of oral history and share modern forms of storytelling that are designed with pure enjoyment in mind.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2003 Canadian Silver 50-Cent Coin (Yukon Story Telling Festival) is that it features a unique design that showcases the art of storytelling in Yukon, specifically the traditional stories and legends of the Indigenous peoples of the region. The coin's reverse side features an image of a storyteller surrounded by animals, trees, and other natural elements, highlighting the importance of nature and community in Yukon's storytelling traditions. This design was created by Yukon artist, Lily Gagnon, and it adds a touch of cultural significance to the coin, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Indigenous art and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 26451 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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