King George VI 50 Cents
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Spanning 1937 to 1952, the King George VI 50 Cents catalog contains 41 year-and-mintmark variants. Across the series, the key date is the 1948 King George VI 50 Cents at just 37,784 struck and the highest-value variant is the 1938 King George VI 50 Cents at up to $4,000 in top grade.
King George VI 50 Cents · All Strikes Mintage by Year
Peak 3.1MCombined mintage per year across every strike type (circulated, proof, and specimen) and all mintmarks.
Head of King George VI facing left.
A simplified version of the Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When was the King George VI 50 Cents minted?
- The King George VI 50 Cents was minted by Canada from 1937 to 1952.
- How many King George VI 50 Cents coins were minted?
- Across every year and mintmark, approximately 23,561,200 King George VI 50 Cents coins were struck.
- What is the King George VI 50 Cents made of?
- The King George VI 50 Cents is made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighs 11.66 grams, and measures 29.72 mm in diameter.
- How much is a King George VI 50 Cents worth?
- Value depends on year, mintmark, and condition. Common dates in average circulated condition trade for near face value, while the rarest varieties in top grade can fetch up to $4,000. See individual year pages for grade-by-grade estimates.