Summary
50 Cents, Issued by Canada, 1946
Minted by Ottawa branch of Royal Mint
Obverse Description
Bare head of the King facing left; around, GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :; the artist's initials, HP, in field below neck
Reverse Description
Crowned arms of Canada with lion and unicorn supporters; above, the crown divides the denomination, 50 CENTS; around below, CANADA 1946; the artist's initials K G divided by base of crown
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 24 May 1989
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Date Issued
1946 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
Thomas Humphrey Paget - Royal Mint, London, Great Britain, 1937
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
30 (Outside Diameter), 11.689 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
KM#36
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins
