Canada 50 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2014
Empress of Ireland
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
50 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year
2014
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver plated copper
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
32.82
Diameter (mm)
42
Thickness (mm)
3
Description
50 Cents - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2014. Struck in Silver plated copper. Measures 42 mm and weighs 32.82 g.
- Obverse
- Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. (Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
- Reverse
- The coin is the first in a series commemorating sunken Canadian ships, and this particular coin marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the "Empress of Ireland." The coin shows the ship in the dark thick fog.
- Edge
- Serrated
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 SP/PA | 15K | First coin in the series |
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