.800 pure
0.3749 oz
584,429 minted
50 cents 1920
1920
A 1920 Canadian 50 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 50 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 584,429. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies).
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
584,429
Denomination
50 cents
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$215
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$26.87 CAD
$19.43 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Ottawa Branch, Royal Mint. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
1920 - Large 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $42 | $93 | $215 | $626 | $1,060 | $2,120 | $2,940 | $7,400 | $12,600 |
1920 - Small 0
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $35 | $65 | $240 | $415 | $751 | $1,110 | $2,010 | $3,160 | $4,900 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1920". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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