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50 Dollars – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Canada

Context

Years: 1988–1989

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 41,965

Material

Diameter: 30 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Platinum weight: 31.08 g

Thickness: 2.52 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.95% Platinum

Standard: Silver ounce

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #167

Numista: #67528

Value

Exchange value: 50 CAD = $36.57

Bullion value: $0.00

Inflation-adjusted value: 118.20 CAD

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II at age 37, wearing a tiara and facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

50 DOLLARS 1989

Script: Latin

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Maple leaf emblem

Inscription:

CANADA

9995 9995

FINE PLATINUM 1 OZ PLATINE PUR

Script: Latin

Designer: Walter Ott

Edge

Serrated

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1988	—	26,000
1989	—	10,000
1989	—	5,965	Proof

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