1984 – 50 Cents Half Dollar Canada

The 1984 Canadian 50-cent coin is a circulation strike coin minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of approximately 1,502,989. It is composed of nickel, weighing 8.1 grams, with a diameter of 27.13 mm and a thickness of 1.9 mm, featuring a reeded edge and medal alignment. The obverse displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse showcases a stylized Canadian coat of arms created by Thomas Shingles, which honors the four founding nations of Canada (England, Scotland, Ireland, and France) and includes the inscriptions “1984 CANADA 50 CENTS” along with the Latin mottoes “A Mari usque ad Mare” (“from sea to sea”) and “Desiderantes meliorem patriam” (“they desire a better country”). Though minted for circulation, this coin is rarely seen in everyday transactions and holds collectible value depending on its condition.​