The 1959 Canada 50 Cents Coin, composed of .800 silver and featuring a youthful Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse, is a remarkable piece for collectors and investors alike. With its intricate design showcasing the Royal Coat of Arms and a diameter of 29.72mm, this coin not only holds historical significance but also offers intrinsic value in precious metal content.
- 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: A simplified version of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, surrounded with the face value and the inscription “CANADA”
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 53, Schön# 53
- Numista N#: 309
- Numista NN#: 2803