1960 Canada Silver 50 Cents Queen Elizabeth II Coat of Arms Half Dollar
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1960 Canada Silver 50 Cents Queen Elizabeth II Coat of Arms Half Dollar
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Brand: Royal Canadian Mint
1960 Canada Silver 50 Cents Queen Elizabeth II Coat of Arms Half Dollar
Bring home a brilliant snippet of mid-century Commonwealth numismatics with this 1960 Canada Silver 50 Cents Half Dollar. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint during an era of tremendous economic growth and national pride across the Dominion, this official legal tender coin encapsulates classic Canadian craftsmanship. Struck from 80% fine silver, its reverse features the beautifully detailed, traditional Canadian Coat of Arms, complete with the lion and unicorn flanking the shielded emblems of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. Unlike modern base-metal currency, these vintage silver half dollars carry substantial historical weight and are highly prized by collectors for their intricate relief and high silver content. Whether this particular coin was carefully stored away in a family savings jar or circulated through the bustling Canadian storefronts of the early 1960s, its remarkable condition tells a story of survival. Enhance your personal collection or expand your silver stack today by visiting Gold Silver Assay to lock in this beautiful vintage piece before it sells out.
- Country: Canada
- Composition: 80% Silver, 20% Copper
- Denomination: 50 Cents (Half Dollar)
- Mintage: 3,488,897
- Weight: 0.342 oz / 11.91 grams
- Dimensions: 29.72 mm diameter / 2.0 mm thickness
- Lettering and Edging: Obverse: "ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA" (Elizabeth II by the Grace of God, Queen). Reverse: "CANADA 1960 50 CENTS". Edging is Reeded.
- Strike Type: Business Strike (Circulation Issue)
- Variety: Canadian Coat of Arms (Modified 1959-1964 Design)
- Coin Designer and Design: The obverse features the youthful portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath, designed by Mary Gillick and engraved by Thomas Shingles. The reverse features the modified Canadian Coat of Arms topped by the St. Edward's Crown, designed and engraved by Thomas Shingles.
Condition - Choice About Uncirculated / Uncirculated showing crisp, sharp details across the shield and crown elements with smooth fields and original brilliant mint luster - See Pictures
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