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1979 Canada 50-cent, Coat of Arms, Round Bust, Circulation

  • Writer: Sam
    Sam
  • Dec 28, 2025
  • 1 min read

There are two versions of the 1979 50-cent coin — the Round Bust and the Pointed Bust. The Pointed Bust version shows up only in collector's Uncirculated sets.


Composition: 100% nickel

Diameter: 27.13 mm

Weight: 8.10 g

Thickness: 1.93 mm

Edge: Reeded


The coin in the pictures is a circulation issue in mint state condition.

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