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2017 Canada 50-cent 100th Anniversary of the 1917 Half Dollar (No Tax)
From that most Canadian emblem, the maple leaf, to the national arms, the changing appearance of Canada's 50-cent circulation coin parallels the evolution of a nation that has marked its 150th anniversary. This exclusive coin offers a unique 100-year retrospective of Canada's 50-cent circulation coin from 1917, featuring a design wonderfully enhanced with selective gold plating.
Your coin presents a meticulously engraved recreation of the crossed maple boughs originally designed by L. C. Wyon and later modified by W. H. J. Blakemore, which appeared on Canada's 50-cent coins before 1937. The boughs of 22 leaves and the Imperial State Crown (the solid gold coronation crown) are all beautifully enhanced by selective gilding, which adds a sumptuous golden hue that stands out against the mirror-sheen background. Complete with its serrated edge, your coin also recreates the engraved face value "50 CENTS" and the word "CANADA", and features the commemorative dates "1917-2017" to honour the centennial of the 1917 issue. The selective gold plating continues on the obverse, which features the effigy of King George V by Sir E. B. MacKennal.
Specifications:
Item Number: 157091
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage; 4,000
Weight (g): 62.69
Diameter (mm): 50
Face Value: 50 cents
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: L.C. Wyon (reverse), Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)
Special Features:
• This EXCLUSIVE coin was only made available to members of the Masters Club.
• A collectible retrospective: This meticulously engraved coin revisits the reverse design that graced Canada's 50-cent coin until 1936.
• An ENHANCED version of the original coin: At almost twice the size of the original 1917 issue, the coin is beautifully enhanced by selective gold plating on both the obverse and reverse.
• Beautifully crafted from 99.99% pure silver with a stunning proof finish.
• Your encapsulated coin is ready to be displayed in its limited-edition wooden case, and comes beautifully packaged in an appealing graphic beauty box.
• Mintage is limited to just 4,000 coins.
Packaging:
Wood case with graphic beauty box
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