1959 Canada 50 Cents Silver Coin (KM# 56, Schn# 54)

This 1959 Canada 50 Cents coin, composed of 80% silver, features a stunning obverse portrait of a young Queen Elizabeth II adorned with a wreath, making it a captivating addition for collectors. The reverse showcases the Royal Arms of Canada, beautifully framed by the face value and the inscription “CANADA,” highlighting its historical significance and appeal to both investors and numismatic enthusiasts.

• Issuer: Canada
• Year: 1959
• Face Value: 50 Cents
• Composition: Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
• Size: 29.72mm diameter
• Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 27 years of age, wearing a wreath, facing right.
• Reverse: Crown divides the date above the Royal Arms of Canada proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1957, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription “CANADA”
• Catalogue Reference: KM# 56, Schön# 54
• Numista N#: 308
• Numista NN#: 2805