.800 pure
0.3749 oz
287,976 minted
50 cents 1939
1939
A 1939 Canadian 50 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Simplified Coat of Arms of Canada (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 287,976. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
287,976
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$24.10
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$30.61 CAD
$22.26 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
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 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $32 | $63 | $116 | $173 | $293 | $525 | $1,650 | $2,510 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1939". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.