Canada 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2002
Golden Tulip
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year
2002
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
9.3
Diameter (mm)
27.1
Thickness (mm)
2.2
Description
50 Cents - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2002. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 27.1 mm and weighs 9.3 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.
- Reverse
- Gold-plated tulip. This is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the annual Dutch gift to Canada of 20,000 tulip bulbs, a gift given to thank Canada for its help and kindness toward the Dutch in their times of need during WWII.
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20K | € 21,00 | Proof, 1st coin in "Flower Series" |
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