50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (R.C.M.P.) 1997 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (R.C.M.P.) 1997 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (R.C.M.P.) 1997 photo
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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II R.C.M.P.

1997 year
Gold (.9999) 31.1035 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
50 Dollars 50 CAD = USD 37
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
31.1035 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
3.3 mm
Shape
Decagonal (10-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25947
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

12 Maple leaves with "Canada" surrounding R.C.M.P. Mountie flag facing right above metal weight and fineness.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
9999
FINE GOLD 1 OZ OR PUR

Translation: the 12 maple leaves represented the provinces and territories that made up Canada in 1997

Engraver: Stan Witten

Designer: Ago Aarand

Edge

Plain, 10 sided

Comment

This coin is relatively scarce due to many being melted down because of the guaranteed value

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1997 Canadian $50 Elizabeth II (R.C.M.P.) gold coin is that it has a low mintage of only 1,500 coins, making it a rare and highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  12913 - - - - - -

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 (R.C.M.P.) 1997 coin.