The 1962 Canada 50 Cents Coin, composed of .800 silver and featuring a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II, captures a significant moment in Canadian history. With its intricate design showcasing the Royal Arms and a face value inscription, this collectible is a must-have for both investors and numismatists alike.
- Issuer: Canada
- Year: 1962
- 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