.800 pure
0.3749 oz
584,429 minted
50 cents 1920
1920
A 1920 Canadian 50 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 50 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 584,429. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
584,429
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
$215
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$30.61 CAD
$22.26 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
1920 - Large 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $42 | $93 | $215 | $626 | $1,060 | $2,120 | $2,940 | $7,400 | $12,600 |
1920 - Small 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $35 | $65 | $240 | $415 | $751 | $1,110 | $2,010 | $3,160 | $4,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1920". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.