1999-p Canada 50-cent, Test Coin, Circulation

In 1999, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a set of coins from 1-cent to 50-cent, struck on nickel-plated steel blanks to test a new generation of these denominations. Each coin features a “P” composition mark below the effigy of the Queen.

Composition: Multi-ply nickel plated steel

Diameter: 27.13 mm

Weight: 6.90 g

Thickness: 1.95 mm

Edge: Reeded

The coin shown in the pictures is a business strike in mint state condition.