The 2023 Canada 50 Cents Coin, crafted from nickel-plated steel, showcases a stunning effigy of Queen Elizabeth II at 77, adorned with a special marking celebrating her reign’s four iconic portraits. Featuring the national arms of Canada on the reverse, this coin is a must-have for collectors and investors alike, symbolizing a historic moment in Canadian numismatics.
- Issuer: Canada
- Year: 2023
- Face Value: 50 Cents
- Composition: Nickel plated steel (Three-ply nickel finish plated steel)
- Size: 27.13mm diameter
- Obverse: Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by a special marking consisting of double dates “1952” and “2022”, separated by four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins throughout the reign of Elizabeth II.
- Reverse: The national arms of Canada divide the date above
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 3290
- Numista N#: 358747