50 cents 1921
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Canada's 1921 fifty-cent piece is a very rare coin; fewer than 200 are believed to exist. This is a direct result of the great variation in demand for fifty-cent pieces since their introduction in Canada in 1870. At times the coins were very popular; at other times, as in recent years, they were seldom seen in circulation... Read more »
50 cents 1921 prices and values
The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 50 cents 1921 is $11.19 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
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1921 | $20,000 | $41,200 | $52,300 | $60,400 | $68,600 | $76,800 | $83,300 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1921 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
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1921 | $96,400 | $103,600 | $110,700 | $176,400 | $228,700 | $323,200 | - |
Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.
Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.
Mintage
- 50 cents 1921 : 206,398 - The Deputy Master of the Mint ordered that the stock of about 500,000 pieces be melted and that a portion of the silver be used for producing fifty-cent pieces dated 1929. It appears that most of the 1921 pieces were among those melted.
Details
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 11.66 grams
- Diameter : 29.72 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Sir E. B. MacKennal, Reverse: L. C. Wyon, W. H. J. Blackemore
- Designer: Obverse: Sir E. B. MacKennal, Reverse: L. C. Wyon, W. H. J. Blackemore
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
Auctions prices and values
50 cents 1921 - Sales history
Here's several dates when the 1921 5-cent and 1921 50-cent were sold in the history.
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 15, 2019 - Cook - $159,720 - PCGS (MS-63)
- August 15, 2019 - Cook Norweb Parrino - $319,440 - PCGS (MS-66)
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Last update : Saturday, March 2, 2024
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