50 Cents Denomination Commemorative Coins
2005 Canada 50 Cents Sterling Silver 6-Coin Set - 60th Anniversary of the End of WWII
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SPECIFICATIONS Mintage: 20,000 Sets Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper Face value: 50 Cents Weight: 9.30 grams Diameter: 27.13 mm Edge: Serrated Finish: Proof Artist: Peter Mossman |
The Battle of Britain: Honour the Canadians that fought alongside British pilots, seamen and ground corps during the nine-month siege of the coveted island nation.
Liberation of the Netherlands: Discover the story behind the special bond that was forged between Holland and Canada during the critical last weeks of the Second World War.
Conquest of Sicily: Salute the sheer determination and daring exploits as Canadians fought formidable armies and scorching summer heat to march through Sicily.
Battle of the Scheldt: Witness the revival of Europe's key inland port as Canadians conquered German defences on the Netherland's impassable lowlands.
Raid on Dieppe: Pay tribute to extraordinary bravery and the valuable lessons that were learned as Canadians put their lives on the line to raid the critical seaport of Dieppe.
The Battle of the Atlantic: Remember Canada's daring merchant fleets that crossed the Atlantic to bring much-needed men and supplies to Europe - despite the ominous threat of German U-boats.
Liberation of the Netherlands: Discover the story behind the special bond that was forged between Holland and Canada during the critical last weeks of the Second World War.
Conquest of Sicily: Salute the sheer determination and daring exploits as Canadians fought formidable armies and scorching summer heat to march through Sicily.
Battle of the Scheldt: Witness the revival of Europe's key inland port as Canadians conquered German defences on the Netherland's impassable lowlands.
Raid on Dieppe: Pay tribute to extraordinary bravery and the valuable lessons that were learned as Canadians put their lives on the line to raid the critical seaport of Dieppe.
The Battle of the Atlantic: Remember Canada's daring merchant fleets that crossed the Atlantic to bring much-needed men and supplies to Europe - despite the ominous threat of German U-boats.
Summary of 50 Cents Denomination Coins
Year | Theme | Mintage | Notes |
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2004 | Butterfly - Canadian Tiger Swallowtail | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Hologram |
2004 | Butterfly - Clouded Sulphur | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2005 | Butterfly - Great Spangled Fritillary | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Hologram |
2005 | Butterfly - Monarch | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Colourized |
2006 | Butterfly - Short-Tailed Swallowtail | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Colourized |
2006 | Butterfly - Silvery Blue | 16,000 | Sterling Silver, Hologram |
2002 | Floral - Golden Tulip | 19,986 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2003 | Floral - Golden Daffodil | 35,462 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2004 | Floral - Easter Lily | 33,000 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2005 | Floral - Golden Rose | 23,000 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2006 | Floral - Golden Daisies | 23,000 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2007 | Floral - Golden Forget-Me-Not | 20,000 | Sterling Silver, Selectively Gold Plated |
2007 | 60th Anniversary of the End of WWII Coin Set | 20,000 | Sterling Silver 6 Coin Set |
2007 | Holiday Ornaments | 50,000 | Brass-plated Steel with 3D Effect |
2008 | Holiday Snowman | Produced to Demand | Brass-plated Steel with 3D Effect |
2009 | Holiday Toy Train | Produced to Demand | Brass-plated Steel with 3D Effect |
2008 | Milk Delivery Triangle Coin | 25,000 | Sterling Silver, Enameled |
2009 | Six String Nation Guitar Triangle Coin | 30,000 | Copper-Nickel |
2010 | Dinosaur Exhibit - Daspletosaurus Torosus | Produced to Demand | Coin with Collector Cards |
2010 | Dinosaur Exhibit - Albertosaurus | Produced to Demand | Coin with Collector Cards |
2010 | Dinosaur Exhibit - Sinosauropteryx | Produced to Demand | Coin with Collector Cards |
2010 | Santa & Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | Produced to Demand | Copper-plated Steel with 3D Effect |
2011 | Winnipeg Jets Return to Winnipeg | While Supplies Last | Nickel-plated Steel |
2011 | Gifts from Santa | While Supplies Last | Copper-plated Steel with 3D Effect |
2012 | RMS Titanic | 15,000 | Silver-plated Copper, Colourized |
2012 | Queen Elizabeth II - Royal Cypher | Produced to Demand | Silver-plated Copper, Colourized |
2012 | Santa's Magical Visit | 25,000 | Copper-plated Steel with 3D Effect |