1942 King George VI 50 Cents Value
The 1942 King George VI 50 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. Mintage was 1,974,165, in line with typical production for the series. Current catalog values range from $10 in lower grades to $1,300 in top condition; composed of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) (11.66 g).
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The 1942 King George VI 50 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 1,974,165, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget. Made of silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper), weighing 11.66 grams, with a diameter of 29.72 mm, and a thickness of 2.02 mm, and featuring a reeded edge.
The obverse is head of king george vi facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: HP". The reverse is a simplified version of the royal coat of arms of canada, proclaimed by king george v on november 21, 1921. It reads "50 CENTS K G CANADA·1937".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 5 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 20 | $10.00 |
| 40 | $13.00 |
| 60 | $30.00 |
| 63 | $75.00 |
| 65 | $1,300.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
- Weight
- 11.66 g
- Diameter
- 29.72 mm
- Thickness
- 2.02 mm
- Edge
- Reeded
- Designer
- Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1942 King George VI 50 Cents?
- The 1942 King George VI 50 Cents has a total mintage of 1,974,165.
- What is the 1942 King George VI 50 Cents made of?
- The 1942 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.
- Where was the 1942 King George VI 50 Cents minted?
- The 1942 King George VI 50 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1942 King George VI 50 Cents?
- 33 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1942 King George VI 50 Cents in their collection.
- How much is a 1942 King George VI 50 Cents worth?
- A 1942 King George VI 50 Cents is valued between $10 and $1300, depending on grade and condition.