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50 Cents - George V
| Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) | 11.6638 g | 29.72 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George V (1910-1936) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1920-1936 |
| Value | 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = USD 0.37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) |
| Weight | 11.6638 g |
| Diameter | 29.72 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
The face value, the inscription "CANADA", and the date are surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTS
CANADA
1936
Engraver: W.H.J. Blakemore
Edge
Reeded
Comment
According to the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 69th ed. (2015) p. 184, 206,398 pieces dated 1921 were coined. Because there was a very low demand for the 50¢ denomination between 1921 and 1928, virtually none (if any) was put into circulation. Almost all were melted and recoined in 1929 when the demand for 50¢ increased. It is estimated that only about 75 pieces dated 1921 survived because they were inserted in specimen sets or were circulation strikes sold to Mint visitors.