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50 Cents - George V

[50 Cents - George V - obverse]

[50 Cents - George V - reverse]

Features

Issuer	Canada []
King	George V (1910-1936)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Years	1920-1936
Value	50 Cents 0.50 CAD = HKD 2.84
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
Weight	11.6638 g
Diameter	29.72 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment
Number	N# 312 [Help]
References	KM# 25a []Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Schn# 23a []Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmnzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

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Obverse

The portrait in left profile of George V is surrounded with the inscription "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP" (George V, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God)

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND:IMP:

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIA IMPERATOR

Translation: George V, King and Emperor of India by the grace of God

Engraver: Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Reverse

The face value, the inscription "CANADA", and the date are surrounded with two maple boughs and a crown.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
50
CENTS
CANADA
1936

Engraver: William Henry James Blakemore

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

According to the Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 69th ed. (2015) p. 184, 206,398 pieces dated 1921 were coined. Because there was a very low demand for the 50 denomination between 1921 and 1928, virtually none (if any) was put into circulation. Almost all were melted and recoined in 1929 when the demand for 50 increased. It is estimated that only about 75 pieces dated 1921 survived because they were inserted in specimen sets or were circulation strikes sold to Mint visitors.

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Date		Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1920		584 691		290	290	290				Large '0'; see comments	20%
1920			160	220	220					Small '0'; see comments	36%
1921	[Photo]	206 398							1 500 000	Original mintage. See above note regarding rarity of surviving pieces.	3%
1929	[Photo]	228 328	170	190	210	220	260	1700	8400		60%
1931	[Photo]	57 581		360	590	960			26 000		26%
1932	[Photo]	19 213		1000	1200	1400	2900	11 000	37 000		10%
1934	[Photo]	39 539		350	400	760			12 000		19%
1936	[Photo]	38 550		170	340	820			9300		19%

Values in the table above are expressed in HKD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

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Bullion value: HKD 154.62

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This value is given for information purpose only. It is based on a price of silver at 16 571 HKD/kg. Numista does not buy or sell coins or metal.

Actual silver weight: 9.331 g

Current silver price: 16.57 HKD/g (see silver price

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 31318 [Internet Archive]	15 Aug 2019	1921 – Original mintage. See above note regarding rarity of surviving pieces.	UNC (PCGS MS63)	HKD 940 796.40 (USD 120 000.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 31317 [Internet Archive]	15 Aug 2019	1921 – Original mintage. See above note regarding rarity of surviving pieces.	UNC (PCGS MS66)	HKD 1 881 592.80 (USD 240 000.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 June 4 Spotlight: Canada World Coins Showcase Auction 61318 Lot 21119 [Internet Archive]	4 Jun 2023	1929	UNC (NGC MS63)	HKD 5409.58 (USD 690.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232049 Lot 61313 [Internet Archive]	2 Dec 2020	1929	UNC (PCGS MS63)	HKD 6115.18 (USD 780.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046 Lot 62315 [Internet Archive]	11 Nov 2020	1929	UNC (ANACS MS63)	HKD 7996.77 (USD 1020.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085 Lot 31330 [Internet Archive]	5 Aug 2020	1929	UNC (PCGS MS64+)	HKD 12 230.35 (USD 1560.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2020 June 28 The Walczak Collection of Canadian Coins Special Monthly Online Auction 61157 Lot 97133 [Internet Archive]	28 Jun 2020	1929	UNC (PCGS MS66)	HKD 26 342.30 (USD 3360.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 33557 [Internet Archive]	5 Sep 2019	1929	UNC (PCGS MS64)	HKD 6585.57 (USD 840.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076 Lot 31185 [Internet Archive]	5 Sep 2019	1929	UNC (PCGS MS64)	HKD 12 230.35 (USD 1560.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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[Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V] [Picture 1 of a sold 50 Cents - George V]	Heritage Auctions 2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075 Lot 31320 [Internet Archive]	15 Aug 2019	1929	UNC (PCGS MS66+)	HKD 45 158.23 (USD 5760.00) (incl. buyer's premium)
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