1979 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms Half Dollar Coin (Uncirculated)

1979 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms Half Dollar Coin (Uncirculated)

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

Royal Canadian Mint issued 1979 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms coin for circulation. Item comes in circulated condition.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

Specifications

Face Value: 50 cents
Mintage: 3,425,000
Composition: 99% Nickel
Weight (g): 8.1
Diameter (mm): 27.13
Finish: BU