The 1959 Canada 50 Cents Coin, composed of .800 silver and featuring a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II, is a stunning piece for any collector or investor. With its distinctive Royal Arms design and historical significance, this coin not only represents a rich part of Canadian heritage but also offers intrinsic silver value, making it a smart addition to any collection.
- 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