1962 Canada 50 Cents Silver Coin (KM# 56, Schn# 54)

This 1962 Canada 50 Cents coin, composed of 80% silver, features a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and the Royal Arms of Canada on the reverse, making it a significant piece for collectors. With a diameter of 29.72mm and a rich historical context, this coin not only represents a notable era but also serves as a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.

• 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