50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Coat of Arms

Reverse

This coin has been specifically designed for consistent weight while also ensuring that the subject remains unaltered from the original in detail and proportions. From the 1994 50-cent coin reverse design, this rendering of the Canadian Coat of Arms includes a wide range of symbolic imagery. A lion holding a Union Jack flag on the left and a unicorn holding a flag bearing three French fleurs-de-lys on the right support a central shield divided into five sections bearing historical emblems of England, France, Scotland, and Ireland, as well as a sprig of three maple leaves. The shield is encircled with a ribbon representing the Order of Canada bearing the motto desiderantes meliorem patriam, which means "desiring a better country." The shield is surmounted by a royal helmet within a garland of maple leaves, upon which stands a crowned lion holding a maple leaf. St. Edward's Crown, symbolizing Canada's constitutional monarchy, rests above the lion, which symbolizes Canada's sovereignty. The motto a mari usque ad mari ("from sea to sea") appears in a ribbon below the shield, along with a "compartment" or garland composed of the floral emblems of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland. The image is portrayed within its own silhouette.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
A MARI USQUE AD MARE
DESIDERANTES MELIOREM PATRIAM

Translation:
From sea to sea.
Desiring a better country.

Designer: C. Bursey-Sabourin

Edge

Plain

Comment

A new take on a historic coin! Though it was among the first Canadian denominations struck at the new Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint in 1908, a 50-cent piece is a rare sight in everyday commercial transactions today. The Royal Canadian Mint continues to produce the 50-cent piece every year, but does not actively circulate it with other standard coins.

Did you know…
Since 2004, the 50-cent piece has only been sold directly from the Royal Canadian Mint as a collector product.
One of the rarest and most collectible issues of the Canadian 50-cent piece is the 1921 issue—sometimes called the "King of Canadian Coins." Throughout the 1920s, the Mint produced only a very small number of 50-cent pieces. In 1929, to meet demand, the Mint melted down excess stock from 1921 to make the new coins. Fewer than 100 of these are believed to have survived to the present day.

Packaging:
Your coin comes packaged in a fun display case that highlights the uniqueness and beauty of your coin. And the special shaped capsule showcases your coin's silhouette.

Interesting fact

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2020	1200	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 (Coat of Arms) 2020 coin.