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50 Cents – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: First Canadian vs U.S. Yacht Race

Context

Year: 1999

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 52,115

Material

Diameter: 27.1 mm

Weight: 9.3 g

Silver weight: 8.60 g

Thickness: 2.1 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #334

Numista: #148509

Value

Exchange value: 0.50 CAD = $0.37

Bullion value: $23.62

Inflation-adjusted value: 0.89 CAD

Obverse

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Translation:

Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen

Script: Latin

Languages: Latin, English

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

Inscription:

CANADA

1874 - 1999

DC

50 CENTS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Stan Witten

Designer: D.H. Curley

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1999	—	52,115	Proof

💎 Very Rare