Product Overview

While half-dollars no longer circulate in Canada, the Royal Canadian Mint continues to produce a small number of special-wrap numismatic uncirculated rolls of these coins for collectors each year. For the past several years, all of these coins have sold out quickly, and most have appreciated in the secondary market. This collection includes one mint roll each from 2015 and 2016, plus one each of two different 2017 designs. The second 2017 issue is a special commemorative marking Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation. Each of the four rolls contains 25 half-dollar coins, for a total of 100 coins in the collection.

Rolls included:
• 2015 Coat of arms: 25,000
• 2016 Coat of arms: 25,000
• 2017 Coat of arms: 35,000
• 2017 Canada 150 commemorative: 35,000

50-Cent 2015–2017 Coat of Arms of Canada 
Largely unchanged since 1959, the reverse design of Canada's classic 50-cent coin features the Canadian coat of arms. The history of our nation is powerfully conveyed through each of the richly symbolic elements, particularly within the shield, where a sprig of maple leaves represents Canadians of all origins while the upper portions honour the founding nations. On one side, a lion holds a lance with the Union Jack; on the other, a unicorn holds the royal flag of France. Saint Edward's crown above the crowned lion represents the monarch as Canada's head of state, while beneath a scroll reads Canada's unifying motto, A mari usque ad mare ("From sea to sea").

50-Cent 2017 Canada 150 
This commemorative issue bears Canadian Heritage's official Canada 150 logo by Ariana Cuvin. Four diamond shapes connected to the stem symbolize the original provinces of Confederation (Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia), while the nine shapes represent the provinces and territories that followed. Combined, they form an iconic symbol that represents unity, freedom and peace for people around the world.

Includes:
• 2015–2017 Half-Dollar Mint Roll Collection

Warranty Information:
This product comes with a 30-day warranty through TSC.


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