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1968-1989 - Elizabeth II - Canadian Fifty Cents Coin Composition | ||||||||||
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Metal | USD/Pound | USD/Troy Ounce | USD/Gram | Grams/Coin | USD/Coin |
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Copper | $2.091 | $0.143 | $0.005 | 8.0919 g | $0.037 |
Precious and Base Metal Melt Value For Each Coin: | $0.037 | ||||
Combined Precious and Base Metal Melt Value For 9 Coins: | $0.336 |
YEAR | IMG | COIN NAME | COIN GRADE |
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1968 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |
1969 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents RCM | RCM:Uncirculated |
1970 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents RCM | OFCC:Uncirculated |
1973 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents | OFCC:PROOF |
1973 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents | NGC:PL 67 |
1974 |
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Canadian Half Dollar | RCM:Uncirculated |
1975 |
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RCM Half Dollar | RCM:Uncirculated |
1980 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents | OFCC:UNGRADED |
1981 |
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Canadian Fifty Cents | OFCC:UNGRADED |

COIN TYPE DESCRIPTION | |
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Region: | Canada |
Category: | Fifty Cent |
Coin Type: | 1968-1989 - Elizabeth II - Canadian Fifty Cents |
Years Minted: | 1968-1989 |
Mint Marks: | |
Denomination: | C50C |
Obverse Design: | The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 39 years old, is surrounded with the inscription "ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA" (Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God) Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA |
Obverse Designer: | Arnold Machin |
Reverse Design: | The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921 and updated in 1957, are surrounded with the facial value and the inscription "CANADA" Lettering: YEAR CANADA 50 CENTS |
Reverse Designer: | Thomas Shingles |
1968-1989 - 50 Cents - Elizabeth II
The fifty-cent piece is the common name of the Canadian coin worth 50 cents. The coin's reverse depicts the coat of arms of Canada. At the opening ceremonies for the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint, held on January 2, 1908, Governor General Earl Grey struck the Dominion of Canada’s first domestically produced coin. It was a silver fifty-cent piece bearing the effigy of King Edward VII. History of composition Years Weight Diameter Thickness Composition 2000–present 6.9 g 27.13 mm 1.95 mm 93.15% steel, 4.75% copper, 2.1% nickel plating 1980–1999 8.10 g 27.13 mm 1.9 mm 99.9% nickel 1968–1979 8.10 g 27.13 mm 1.93 mm 99.9% nickel 1920–1967 11.66 g 29.72 mm n/a 80% silver, 20% copper 1908–1919 11.62 g 29.72 mm n/a 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper REF From sea to sea – the 50-cent coin Source: mint.ca The 50-cent half dollar coin bears the Canadian Coat of Arms. It honours the four founding nations of Canada: England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The inscription, "A Mari usque ad Mare," means "from sea to sea"; the second inscription, "Desiderantes meliorem patriam," means "they desire a better country." The current design was produced by former Royal Canadian Mint engraver Thomas Shingles and was first used in 1959. In recent decades, the fifty-cent circulation coin has not been widely used in day-to-day transactions, yet it remains popular with coin collectors. Also known as the Canadian Half Dollar. Reverse side designs 1858 - 1936 The crossed maple boughs The design of two crossed maple boughs appear on all 10-cent, 25-cent, and 50-cent coins from 1858 to 1936. 1937 - 1958 The simplified Coat of Arms A simplified version of Canada's coat of arms was created in 1937 for the 50-cent coin as part of an initiative to modernize Canada's circulation coins. 1959 - 1966, 1968 - present The modified Coat of Arms The Canadian Government approved a new Coat of Arms in 1957. In 1959 it appeared on the 50-cent coin, where it remains to this day. 1967 The centennial 50-cent coin Alex Colville created a special set of coin designs to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Canadian confederation; the 50-cent coin features a howling wolf. Technical specifications 1908 - 1919 Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper Weight (g): 11.62 Diameter (mm): 29.72 Thickness (mm): n/a 1920 - 1967 Composition: 80% silver, 20% copper Weight (g): 11.66 Diameter (mm): 29.72 Thickness (mm): n/a 1968 - 1979 Composition: 99% nickel (minimum) Weight (g): 8.1 Diameter (mm): 27.13 Thickness (mm): 1.93 1980 - 1999 Composition: 99% nickel (minimum) Weight (g): 8.1 Diameter (mm): 27.13 Thickness (mm): 1.9 2000 - present Composition: 93.15% steel, 4.75% copper, 2.1% nickel plating Weight (g): 6.9 Diameter (mm): 27.13 Thickness (mm): 1.95 REF 50 cents 197 Source: coinsandcanada.com Mintage: 50 cents 1973 : 2 546 096 Specifications: Alloy: 100% nickel Weight: 8.10 grams Diameter : 27.13 mm, thickness 1.93 mm Engraver: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Walter Ott, Reverse: Thomas Shingles Designer: Obverse: Arnold Machin, Walter Ott, Reverse: Thomas Shingles Edge: Reeded Magnetism: Magnetic Die axis: ↑↑ REF 50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Source: en.numista.com KM# 75 Features Country Canada Years 1968-1989 Value 50 Cents (0.5 CAD) Metal Nickel Weight 8.1 g Diameter 27.13 mm Thickness 1.93 mm Engravers Arnold Machin (obverse) Thomas Shingles (reverse) Shape Round Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑ Demonetized yes Edge Reeded REF |
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