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1943 Issue
1943
Silver
2 oz
.9999 pure
2 oz
4,000 minted
50 cents CAD
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EXCLUSIVE Masters Club 2 oz. Pure Silver 1943 Half-Dollar

1943

A 1943.9999 silver 50 cents weighing 2.0 oz (62.21g), 50.0 mm diameter. Reverse: Reproduction of the 1943 Canadian fifty-cent coin reverse featuring the Canadian coat of arms with heraldic shield, lion and unicorn supporters, and the motto 'A MARI USQUE AD MARE'. Struck in 2 oz. fine silver as a tribute to the original wartime issue. Mintage: 4,000. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Silver (.9999 pure)
Weight 2 oz (62.21 g)
Mintage 4,000
Denomination 50 cents
Diameter 50.0 mm
Edge Serrated
Finish Uncirculated
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse Thomas Shingles
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $195
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$179.18 CAD
$129.57 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
$194.95
As issued
Premium
9%
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
Non-magnetic.
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Collector Research Notes

Reproduction of the 1943 Canadian fifty-cent coin reverse featuring the Canadian coat of arms with heraldic shield, lion and unicorn supporters, and the motto 'A MARI USQUE AD MARE'. Struck in 2 oz. fine silver as a tribute to the original wartime issue.

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