.800 pure
0.3749 oz
424,885 minted
50 cents 1947
1947
A 1947 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: 424,885. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 6 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
424,885
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Low Mintage
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
1947 - Curved 7
| 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 | $30 | $56 | $109 | $163 | $276 | $698 | $2,450 |
1947 - Curved 7 - Maple leaf
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2,740 | $3,000 | $3,520 | $4,370 | $5,700 | $8,800 | $13,400 | $19,600 |
1947 - Straight 7
| 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 | $31 | $47 | $99 | $154 | $275 | $668 | $3,320 |
1947 - Straight 7 - 7/7
| MS-62 | MS-63 |
|---|---|
| $165 | $277 |
1947 - Straight 7 - Maple leaf
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36 | $42 | $56 | $95 | $163 | $252 | $360 | $480 | $880 | $3,090 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1947". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.