2011 Canada 50-cent, Coat of Arms, Circulation

Beginning in 2011, the process used to produce the coins included in annual collector's uncirculated sets and occasional gift coin sets was very similar to that used for coins struck for circulation. With slower striking speeds and greater care in loading and unloading the press, these coins show fewer marks than regular business strikes.

Composition: 93.25% steel, 4.75% copper, 2% nickel

Diameter: 27.13 mm

Weight: 6.9 g

Thickness: 1.95 mm

Edge: Reeded

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