1974 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms Half Dollar Coin Lot of 100pcs (Circulated)

1974 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms Half Dollar Coin Lot of 100pcs (Circulated)

50 Cents - Elizabeth II with Tiara / Coat of Arms (1968 - 1989)

The 50-cent coin bears the Canadian Coat of Arms. It honours the four founding nations of Canada: England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The inscription, "A Mari usque ad Mare," means "from sea to sea"; the second inscription, "Desiderantes meliorem patriam," means "they desire a better country." The current design was produced by former Royal Canadian Mint engraver Thomas Shingles and was first used in 1959. In recent decades, the fifty-cent circulation coin has not been widely used in day-to-day transactions, yet it remains popular with coin collectors.

Obverse

Coin depicts the Tiara design of Queen Elizabeth II with the Latin inscription:
ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen

Reverse

Features the Canadian Coat of Arms as described by the Royal proclamation of November 21, 1921. 

Packaging

1974 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms Coins come in circulated condition. Coins may have some toning, wear and/or field scratches.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

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