1972 – 50 Cents Half Dollar Canada

The 1972 Canadian 50-cent coin is made of 99.9% nickel, weighs 8.1 grams, and measures 27.13 mm in diameter with a reeded edge; it features the bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse (designed by Arnold Machin) and the Canadian Coat of Arms on the reverse (designed by Thomas Shingles), with a total mintage of 2,515,632 for circulation. This coin presents “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the front, and “1972 CANADA 50 CENTS” on the back, embodying both national symbolism and numismatic tradition, though it was mostly used by collectors rather than in regular commerce. The 1972 issue belongs to the standard circulation coins struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and is noted for occasional errors and minor variations.