.925 pure
0.3749 oz
459,070 minted
50 cents 1916
1916
A 1916 Canadian 50 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 50 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 459,070. Contains approximately 0.347 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
459,070
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$89.30
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$35.40 CAD
$25.74 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Ottawa Branch, Royal Mint. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27 | $27 | $38 | $89 | $213 | $379 | $947 | $1,330 | $2,420 | $4,360 | $6,200 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1916". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).