.800 pure
0.3749 oz
1,630,429 minted
50 cents 1953
1953
A 1953 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: 1,630,429. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.
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
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
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.