2023 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms/QEII Reign Dates Half Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2023 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms/QEII Reign Dates Half Dollar Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Your exclusive opportunity to own 2023-dated 50-cent non-circulation 50-cent half dollar coins.

One of Canada’s most elusive denomination is rarer than ever in 2023. As we focus our attention on commemorating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022), the Mint will not be issuing any 2023-dated Canadian circulation coins featuring both the traditional reverse designs and an obverse featuring Queen Elizabeth II. But for those seeking to complete their year-by-year 50-cent collection, the Mint has struck a limited number of non-circulation 50-cent coins not intended for circulation.

Canada's Coat of Arms was proclaimed by King George V in 1921 as a representation of Canada, and its political roots, especially its ties to Great Britain and France. The design features images from France (the fleur-de-lis), England (the three royal lions and rose), Scotland (royal Scottish lion and thistle), and Ireland (the royal Irish harp of Tara and shamrock). In 1957, the Tudor Crown originally featured in the Coat of Arms was replaced by Saint Edward's crown because it represents all of Britain's monarchs, rather than only those of one ruling family. It was modified again in 1994 so that the motto of the Order of Canada: Desiderantes Meliorem Patriam, Latin for "they desire a better country"—could be added.

Although proclaimed in 1921, Canada's Coat of Arms did not appear on the fifty-cent piece until 1937, and it was not until 1959 that the design was modified to include Canada's motto: A Mari Usque ad Mare —"from sea to sea." In 1997, the first fifty-cent pieces featuring the addition of the Order of Canada's motto were struck. Although no longer used as circulation coinage, this coin's limited mintage, and powerful symbolic representations of Canada's diverse heritage make it a favourite among collectors.

Features

• Fifty-cent coins are no longer in circulation but you can still enjoy this coin rarity picked from a freshly minted roll for 2023.
• The only way to get the 50-cent piece outside of a set.

Design

The 2023-dated 50-cent non-circulation coins feature Canada's Coat of Arms, which was adopted by proclamation of King George V in 1921 and first appeared on the 50-cent piece in 1937. Each coin's obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.

Packaging

2023 Canadian 50-Cent Coat of Arms/QEII Reign Dates Half Dollar Coin comes from an original roll and in brilliant uncirculated condition.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

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