Title

Monéphil CC BY-NC

50 Cents – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Context

Years: 1997–2003

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 548,018

Material

Diameter: 27.13 mm

Weight: 9.3 g

Silver weight: 8.60 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #290a

Numista: #38182

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 CAD = $0.37

Bullion value: $23.62

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.91 CAD

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen

Script: Latin

Language: Latin

Designer: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

Inscription:

19 97

CANADA 50 CENTS

Script: Latin

Designer: Cathy Bursey-Sabourin

Edge

Serrated

Categories

Symbols> Coat of Arms

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1997	—	113,647	Proof
1998	—	93,632	Proof
1999	—	95,113	Proof
2000	—	90,921	Proof
2001	—	89,390	Proof
2003	—	65,315	Proof

🌟 Uncommon