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50 cents 1960
1960
The 50 cents 1960 is a 1960 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 3,488,897. 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
3,488,897
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
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
| 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 | $24 | $32 | $128 | $571 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1960 CANADA 50 CENTS". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.