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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II 2nd Portrait; GML Bullion Coinage
| Gold (.9999) | 31.1035 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1979-1989 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 CAD = USD 37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#32727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 41% |
Reverse
Canadian maple leaf flanked on both sides by 9999
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
9999 9999
FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR
Designer: Walter Ott
Edge
Serrated
Comment
Note: all coins 1979-1982 (KM#125.1) are in .999 gold fineness while coins 1983-1989 (KM#125.2) are all of a fineness of .9999 gold.Interesting fact
The 50 Dollar Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; GML Bullion Coinage) coin from Canada, made of Gold (.9999) and weighing 31.1035g, has a unique feature. It has a mirror-like finish, which gives it a distinctive look that sets it apart from other coins. This feature is achieved through a process called "proof" minting, which involves multiple strikes of the die to create a highly detailed and polished finish. This process gives the coin a beautiful, shiny appearance that is highly sought after by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1980 | 1215000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1981 | 863000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1982 | 883000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1983 | 695000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1984 | 1098000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 | 1747500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 1093500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1987 | 978000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1988 | 800500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1989 | 6817 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (2nd Portrait; GML Bullion Coinage) 1979-1989 coin.
