.800 pure
0.3749 oz
228,328 minted
50 cents 1929
1929
A 1929 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: 228,328. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
228,328
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
$58.10
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
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $29 | $58 | $164 | $335 | $670 | $992 | $1,420 | $2,280 | $5,400 | $6,400 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1929". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.