The 1985 Canadian 50-cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, 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 magnetic properties. Its obverse design, by Arnold Machin, displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” while the reverse, designed by Thomas Shingles, showcases a stylized rendition of the Canadian coat of arms along with the inscription “1985 CANADA 50 CENTS.” Produced primarily as circulation coins with a mintage of 2,188,374 and available in circulation, uncirculated, specimen, and proof finishes, this coin represents a blend of traditional Canadian symbolism and numismatic design from the mid-1980s era.
1985 – 50 Cents Half Dollar Canada
Canada 50 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1985 Canadian 50-cent coin features Queen Elizabeth II’s bust on the front and Canada’s coat of arms on the back.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 8.1 |
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| Mintage | 2188374 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.13 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.9 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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