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50 cents 1953
1953
The 50 cents 1953 is a 1953 silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.3749 troy ounces (11.66 g) at .800 purity. It is part of the Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967) series. It was produced with a mintage of 1,630,429. 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
1,630,429
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Ultra-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
1953 - NSF - Large Date
| 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 | $49 | $102 | $136 | $219 | $611 | $3,040 | $8,700 |
1953 - NSF - Small date
| 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 | $24 | $24 | $42 | $52 | $195 | $1,000 |
1953 - SF - Large Date
| 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 | $28 | $34 | $57 | $121 | $509 | $1,870 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1953". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.