.800 pure
0.3749 oz
1,974,165 minted
50 cents 1942
1942
A 1942 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: 1,974,165. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 5 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
1,974,165
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $40 | $56 | $89 | $203 | $981 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1942". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.