The 1964 Canadian 50-cent coin features the laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse with the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA,” meaning “Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen.” The reverse showcases the modified Canadian coat of arms, which includes a ribbon at the bottom bearing the motto “A MARI USQUE AD MARE,” meaning “from sea to sea,” reflecting Canada’s territorial extent. This coin was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a composition of 80% silver and 20% copper, weighing 11.66 grams, having a diameter of 29.72 mm, and a reeded edge. It was produced in a mintage of 9,377,676 coins and is nonmagnetic. The coin design was by Mary Gillick (obverse) and Thomas Shingles (reverse), and it was part of the regular circulation issues of that time.
1964 – 50 Cents Half Dollar Canada
Canada 50 Cents Coins$27.83
The 1964 Canadian 50-cent coin is a silver-copper circulation coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s laureate portrait on the front and the Canadian coat of arms with a “from sea to sea” motto on the back.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 11.66 |
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| Mintage | 9377676 |
| Diameter (mm) | 29.72 |
| Thickness (mm) | n/a |
| Composition | 80% Silver, 20% Copper |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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