50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Queen’s Portrait) 2012 front 50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Queen’s Portrait) 2012 back
50 Dollars - Elizabeth II (The Queen’s Portrait) 2012 photo
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50 Dollars - Elizabeth II The Queen’s Portrait

2012 year
Gold (.9999) 33.17 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
50 Dollars 50 CAD = USD 37
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Gold (.9999)
Weight
33.17 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#357325
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

A lovely portrait of The Queen to celebrate her Diamond Jubilee.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2012
LM
50 DOLLARS

Engraver: Christie Paquet

Designer: Laurie McGaw

Edge

Serrated

Comment

This coin represents the Mint’s first-ever gold ultra high relief (2.5 to 4.5 mm) coin - and the world’s first such coin using 99.999% pure gold.

Packaging:
• At no additional cost to you, your coin comes encapsulated and presented in a maroon flock-lined clamshell case
• Your coin is protected by a black sleeve and accompanied by a serialized certificate -your proof of ownership for this coin and evidence that your coin has been individually inspected by our resident quality assurance specialists

This amazing coin was created through a new minting technique that builds the apex of the gold relief image to the extreme heights usually found only in Medallic art, where dimensional images are created through the casting processes of sculpture. Mint’s first-ever gold ultra high relief coin - and the world’s first such coin using 99.999% pure gold.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2012 Canadian $50 Gold Coin featuring Elizabeth II is that it has a unique feature that sets it apart from other coins. The coin has a "proof" finish, which means that it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and mirror-like finish. This process gives the coin a distinctive look that is prized by collectors. Additionally, the coin's gold content is 99.99%, making it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  499 - - - - - -

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