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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II Polar Bear Soapstone Sculpture
2018 year| Silver (.9999) | 157.6 g | 65.25 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2018 |
| Value | 50 Dollars 50 CAD = USD 37 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 157.6 g |
| Diameter | 65.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#394635 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Individual hand-carved soapstone polar bear facing left on an ice floe in Arctic waters.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA 2018
50 DOLLARS
Edge
Serrated
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique soapstone sculpture of a polar bear, which is a symbol of Canada's Arctic region. The sculpture is created by Inuit artist, David Ruben Piqtoukun, and it's a rare example of Inuit art on a coin.
