.800 pure
0.3749 oz
1,630,429 minted
50 cents 1953
1953
A 1953 Canadian 50 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Simplified Coat of Arms of Canada (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 1,630,429. Contains approximately 0.300 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 3 documented.
Metal
Silver (.800 pure)
Weight
0.3749 oz (11.66 g)
Mintage
1,630,429
Denomination
50 cents
Diameter
29.72 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$24.10
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$26.87 CAD
$19.43 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Collector Value by Grade
1953 - NSF - Large Date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $49 | $102 | $136 | $219 | $611 | $3,040 | $8,700 |
1953 - NSF - Small date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $42 | $52 | $195 | $1,000 |
1953 - SF - Large Date
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $28 | $34 | $57 | $121 | $509 | $1,870 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "50 CENTS CANADA 1953". 29.72 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 80% silver, 20% copper.
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