50 cents 1956
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50 cents 1956 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 1956 is $11.79 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.80 | $9.90 | $10.10 | $10.70 |
Circulated: 50 cents 1956 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | $20.00 | $22.70 | $25.50 | $45.00 | $182 | $675 | - |
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.
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1760 | 50 cents 1956 - Double die clash at the left of the reverse | abderrahime |
Mintage
- 50 cents 1956 : 1,379,499
Details
- Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
- Weight: 11.66 grams
- Diameter : 29.72 mm, thickness 2 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick,Thomas Shingles, Reverse : Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick,Thomas Shingles, Reverse : Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Reeded
- Magnetism: N/A
- Die axis: ↑↑
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $27 - PCGS (PL-64)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $60 - PCGS (PL-65)
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