Lot #24: 1920 Canadian 50 Cent Silver Coin

This 1920 Canadian 50-cent silver coin is a significant historical piece, marking the first year the Royal Canadian Mint transitioned from sterling silver to a .800 fine silver composition. The obverse displays the crowned, left-facing effigy of King George V, designed by Sir E.B. MacKennal. On the reverse, the coin features the classic crossed maple boughs design encircling the denomination and date, a motif used on Canadian silver half-dollars from 1858 until 1936. With a weight of 11.66 grams and a diameter of 29.72 mm, this coin is a cornerstone of Canadian decimal coinage and a must-have for collectors of the George V era. Shipping Available Visit us in Store and Follow us; Reynolds Antiques & Collectibles in Sooke BC Pickup category timeslot {A}