.925 pure
0.3749 oz
854,989 minted
50 cents 1918
1918
A 1918 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: 854,989. Contains approximately 0.347 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
854,989
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
$47.90
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 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $27 | $27 | $27 | $48 | $138 | $257 | $609 | $777 | $1,220 | $1,920 | $3,850 | $6,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1918". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).