From sea to sea – the 50-cent coin The 50-cent coin bears the Canadian Coat of Arms. It honours the four founding nations of Canada: England, Scotland, Ireland and France. The inscription, “A Mari usque ad Mare,” means “from sea to sea”; the second inscription, “Desiderantes meliorem patriam,” means “they desire a better country.”
Is the 50 cent coin worth a lot?
It does have real silver in it though which is different to all the other 50 cent coins issued and makes it worth a bit even if it is a banged up circulated coin. So what is the round 50 cent coin worth? It depends on the silver price of the day. You could take a look at our Aussie silver coin value calculator to work it out.
What’s the name of the 50 cent piece?
50-cent piece (Canadian coin) The fifty-cent piece (French: pièce de 50 cents) is the common name of the Canadian coin worth 50 cents.
What’s the value of a 1947 Canadian coin?
The value of a canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 50 cents 1947 is $10.18 CAD. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
