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50 cents 1899
1899
The 50 cents 1899 is a 1899 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.3736 troy ounces (11.62 g) at .925 purity. It is part of the Victorian Era (1867-1901) series. It was produced with a mintage of 50,000. Based on current silver spot prices, its precious metal content is worth approximately $34.60 CAD.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.3736 oz (11.62 g)
Mintage
50,000
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Ultra-Rare
Est. Value
$1,050
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$34.60 CAD
$25.29 USD
Spot Silver
$100.12/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
N/A
As issued
Premium
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $104 | $149 | $296 | $583 | $1,050 | $2,250 | $4,600 | $18,300 | $23,800 | $52,700 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS 1899". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).