.9999 pure
0.2604 oz
3,341,892 minted
50 cents 1978
1978
A 1978 Canadian 50 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by Thomas Shingles. Reverse: Coat of Arms of Canada with supporters. Mintage: 3,341,892.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.2604 oz (8.10 g)
Mintage
3,341,892
Denomination
50 cents
Diameter
27.13 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$0.5
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
1978 - Round Jewels
| EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $0.70 | $6 | $7 | $10 | $18 | $45 | $132 |
1978 - Square Jewels
| EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.50 | $0.60 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $11 | $37 | $111 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "1978 CANADA 50 CENTS". 27.13 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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