2008 50c Milk Delivery – Sterling Silver Triangular Coin

This exquisite 2008 special issue half dollar coin from the Royal Canadian Mint is struck in sterling silver and features a unique translucent green enamel finish. It stands as a significant collectible, being Canada’s first ever triangular coin.

Many Canadians cherish memories of the milkman delivering fresh dairy products right to their homes. During the late 19th century through the 1960s, dairy tokens were an integral part of Canadian life, allowing customers to purchase their milk in advance. These tokens varied by dairy, often showcasing bright colors like this striking triangular coin.

Although Canadian currency tokens vanished from circulation post-1870s, merchants continued to issue uniquely shaped trade tokens for goods and services. While their prevalence waned after World War II, some, like public transit tokens, remain part of everyday life.

The Design:

This sterling silver collector coin exhibits a beautiful design featuring a cow and an old-fashioned milk bottle, inspired by the original dairy tokens used in Canada during the late 1800s to the 1960s. With a limited mintage of only 25,000, this coin weighs 20 grams (approximately 0.595 troy ounces) of sterling silver and is a must-have for collectors and investors alike.

Key Features:

• Produced By: RCM
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Year: 2008
• Diameter: 34.06 mm
• Fineness: 0.925
• Weight: 20 grams
• Bullion Weight: 0.595 Troy Ounces
• Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
• Reverse: Milk Bottle
• Finish: Proof
• Quantity Produced: 25,000
• Theme: Coins for Dairy

Images from mint.ca – Royal Canadian Mint – Actual product may be different