The 1979 Canadian 50-cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara on the obverse with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” and the Canadian Coat of Arms on the reverse, including the motto “A Mari usque ad Mare” meaning “From sea to sea.” It was made of nickel, weighs 8.1 grams, has a diameter of 27.13 mm, and a reeded edge. The coin is magnetic and was produced in a circulation mintage of 3,425,000. Designed by Arnold Machin (obverse) and Thomas Shingles (reverse), it was part of the standard circulating coinage from 1968 to 1989 but is now mainly collected rather than used in everyday transactions.
1979 – 50 Cents Half Dollar Canada – Round Bust
Canada 50 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1979 Canadian 50-cent coin features a nickel composition, weighs 8.1 grams, has a diameter of 27.13 mm, and displays on the obverse a tiara-wearing bust of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse shows the stylized Canadian coat of arms by Thomas Shingles, with a mintage of 3,425,000 and magnetic properties.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 8.1 |
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| Mintage | 3425000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.93 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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