This exquisite 1953 Canada 50 Cents coin features a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II, capturing her elegance at 27 years old, while its reverse showcases the simplified Royal Coat of Arms, a symbol of Canadian heritage. Crafted from 80% silver, this coin not only appeals to collectors for its historical significance but also offers intrinsic value as a precious metal asset.
- Issuer: Canada
- Year: 1953
- 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