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50 cents 1949
1949
The 50 cents 1949 is a 1949 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.3749 troy ounces (11.66 g) at .800 purity. It is part of the George VI Era (1937-1952) series. It was produced with a mintage of 858,991. Based on current silver spot prices, its precious metal content is worth approximately $30.03 CAD.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
858,991
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Rare
Est. Value
$24.10
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$30.03 CAD
$21.95 USD
Spot Silver
$100.12/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
N/A
As issued
Premium
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1949
| 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 | $24 | $24 | $54 | $84 | $131 | $234 | $1,020 | $2,070 |
1949 - Hoof over 9
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $34 | $35 | $59 | $126 | $244 | $593 | $920 | $1,600 | $3,100 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1949". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.