The iconic 1967 half-dollar was designed by acclaimed Canadian artist Alex Colville to commemorate the 100th anniversary of our nation's Confederation in 1967; this 2020 issue also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the artist's birth. This is the fourth coin in our series celebrating 50-cent piece circulation designs and reviving them with selective gold plating.
Specifications
No. 176628
Mintage 2,500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 62.69
Diameter (mm) 50
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 50 cents
Artist Alex Colville (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse)