The 1982 Canadian 50 cent coin is a nickel coin weighing 8.1 grams with a diameter of 27.13 mm and a thickness of 1.9 mm. It features the obverse design of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, and the reverse shows a stylized Canadian coat of arms, designed by Thomas Shingles. It was minted in nickel and has a reeded edge, with a medial alignment of the axis. There are two varieties known as “Small Beads” and “Large Beads” based on the size of the beads around the reverse’s rim. The mintage number is approximately 2,884,572 coins in circulation. It is a magnetic coin since it is composed mostly of nickel. The 1982 coin is available in circulation, proof, and uncirculated finishes, with values varying significantly depending on condition and variety.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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