50 Cents - Elizabeth II 3rd portrait, new composition

50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition) - obverse50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1999-2003
Value 50 Cents
0.50 CAD = USD 0.37
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Nickel plated steel
Weight 6.9 g
Diameter 27.13 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
444
References Ch# RC-152a,
Mark Drake (editor); 2022. A Charlton Standard Catalogue / Volume 1. Canadian Coins : Numismatic issues (75th edition). Charlton Press, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.
And 1 more volumes.
Schön# 280a,
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.
KM# 290b
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.

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
P

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921 and updated in 1994, are surrounded with the face value and the inscription "CANADA"
Redesigned arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20 01
CANADA 50 CENTS

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Edge

Reeded

Mint

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

Mark

P plated coin, Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg

Comments

"P" is a composition mark indicating that the coin is plated

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1999  P Photo 20 000 $ 3.70 10% Sets Only
2000  P Photo 50 1.7% Available only in RCM presentation coin clocks
2001  P 403 000 $ 1.60 72%
2001  18% Without composition mark "P"; minted with old dies
2003  P 389 000 $ 3.00 27% Proof
2003  P 94 126 2.0% Prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232106
Lot 62325
Internet Archive
10 Feb 2021 1999 P – Sets Only UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait, new composition)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36388
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 2000 P – Available only in RCM presentation coin clocks UNC
(PCGS MS67)
USD 6900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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