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50 cents 1978 - Specimen
1978
The 50 cents 1978 - Specimen is a 1978 nickel coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.2604 troy ounces (8.10 g) at .9999 purity. It is part of the Specimen Set series. It was produced with a mintage of 31,001.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.2604 oz (8.10 g)
Mintage
31,001
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Specimen
Series
Specimen Set
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$2-$6 CAD
Status
Available
Identification Tips
27.13 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Nickel.