2016 Canada 50-cent 5oz. Big Coin Fine Silver (No Tax)

2016 Canada 50-cent Big Coin Series Fine Silver Coin (TAX Exempt) 151549

Celebrate the history and artistry of Canadian circulation coinage with this fine silver 50-cent piece-part of the Royal Canadian Mint's new series featuring Canada's six circulation coins. Each beautiful coin is composed of five ounces of fine silver and features selective colour on the reverse.

Specifications:
Item Number: 151549
Composition: 99.99% pure Silver
Mintage: 1,500
Weight (g): 157.6
Diameter (mm): 65.25
Face Value: 50-cent
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated

Special Features:
- This 5-ounce fine silver 50-cent piece features Canadian engraver Thomas Shingles' Canadian Coat of Arms design, first issued in 1959. This design has been used continuously on Canadian 50-cent pieces, with only two exceptions.
- Part of the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting 6-coin series of 5-ounce fine silver versions of Canada's 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, 50-cent, 1-dollar, and 2-dollar circulation coins.
- Selective colour on the reverse of each coin makes this series particularly lovely and exceptionally unique.
- Drawing its inspiration from minting itself, this coin makes an exquisite gift, an inspiring introduction to collecting, or an important addition for any collector interested in Canadian subjects, Canadian and international circulation coinage, or minting history.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box