50 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait

Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1968-1989
Value 50 Cents
0.50 CAD = USD 0.37
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Nickel
Weight 8.1 g
Diameter 27.13 mm
Thickness 1.93 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
305
References KM# 75,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 65
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1957, dividing the date above, the country name to the left, and the value to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
19 80
CANADA 50 CENTS
A MARI USQUE AD MARE
T S

Designer: Thomas Shingles

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1968  2% A missing from "AD MARE"
1968  3 966 932 $ 0.38 $ 0.56 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 25% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1969  1.1% E missing from "AD MARE"
1969  7 113 929 $ 0.38 $ 0.54 $ 0.70 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 31% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1969  6 0.3% Silver (6 examples known)
1970  Photo 2 429 526 $ 0.55 $ 0.70 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 20% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1970  0.2% Silver (rare)
1971  0.7% A missing from "AD MARE"
1971  2 166 144 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 18% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1972  2 515 632 $ 0.45 $ 0.68 $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 19% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1973  1.2% A missing from "AD MARE"
1973  0.7% AD missing from "AD MARE"
1973  Photo 2 546 096 $ 0.37 $ 0.66 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 18% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1974  0.7% A missing from "AD MARE"
1974  3 436 650 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.38 $ 0.59 $ 0.81 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 24% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1974  0.6% Missing the A from "A MARI" and the RE from "AD MARE"
1974  0.4% S missing from the initials "TS"
1975  1.0% A missing from "AD MARE"
1975  0.6% AD missing from "AD MARE"
1975  3 710 000 $ 0.59 $ 0.59 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 16% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1976  2 940 719 $ 0.40 $ 0.54 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 18% KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1977  709 839 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 13% KM#75.2 (smaller bust, 1.93mm planchet)
1978  $ 2.20 5% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, round jewels in crown)
1978  3 341 892 $ 0.69 $ 0.72 $ 0.79 $ 1.10 17% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, square jewels in crown)
1979  3 425 000 $ 0.51 $ 0.88 $ 0.88 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 18% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1979  $ 4.30 1.1% Pointed bust
1979  $ 1.00 3% Round bust (normal)
1980  1 574 000 $ 0.39 $ 0.88 $ 0.88 $ 1.10 16% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1980  0.5% S missing from the initials "TS"
1981  0.4% A and RE missing from "AD MARE"
1981  0.3% E missing from "AD MARE"
1981  2 690 272 $ 0.63 $ 0.81 $ 1.00 $ 1.00 14% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1981  199 000 $ 1.60 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1982  2 884 572 $ 0.40 $ 1.30 $ 1.50 5% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, larger beads)
1982  $ 0.78 $ 0.96 $ 1.10 $ 1.20 12% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1982  180 908 $ 2.30 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1983  1 177 000 $ 0.73 $ 0.73 $ 1.10 $ 1.10 11% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1983  168 000 $ 1.90 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1984  1 502 989 $ 0.59 $ 0.63 $ 1.10 $ 1.30 14% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1984  161 602 $ 2.10 3% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1985  2 188 374 $ 0.39 $ 0.73 $ 1.40 $ 1.40 14% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1985  157 037 $ 1.90 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1986  781 400 $ 0.38 $ 0.81 $ 1.50 10% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1986  175 745 $ 2.20 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1987  373 000 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 $ 1.50 8% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1987  179 004 $ 2.00 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1988  220 000 $ 2.20 $ 2.20 6% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1988  175 259 $ 2.90 4% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof
1989  266 419 $ 1.80 $ 1.80 $ 1.80 6% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads)
1989  170 928 $ 2.60 3% KM#75.3 (smaller bust, 2mm planchet, small beads) Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 21 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Signature Online Auction 3082
Lot 33446
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2020 1970 – KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet) UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 2640.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait)
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30283
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1973 – KM#75.1 (large bust, 1.93mm planchet) UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 5040.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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