© PCGS
© PCGS
50 Cents - George VI Pattern Special Strike
1937 year| Brass | 14.9 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1937 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50 CAD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 14.9 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#331282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Simplified version of the royal coat of arms of Canada
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTS
K G
CANADA·1937
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Slightly thicker than normalInteresting fact
The Pattern 50 Cents - George VI (Pattern Special Strike) 1937 from Canada is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a trial strike, and its design was never adopted for regular circulation. This coin features a portrait of King George VI on one side and a maple leaf on the other, and its brass composition gives it a distinctive golden color. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
