Canadian 50 Cent (80% Silver) melt value
Canada, 1920–1966. Contains 0.3 troy oz of pure silver. The value below updates with the live spot price.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1920–1966 |
| Denomination | 50 cents |
| Composition | 80% silver, 20% copper |
| Total weight | 11.66 g |
| Purity | .800 (80% silver) |
| Pure silver | 9.331 g (0.3 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 29.72 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Reverse design | Coat of arms (design changed over the years) |
| Face value | $0.50 |
Specifications: Royal Canadian Mint records.
Common questions
How much silver is in a Canadian 50 Cent (80% Silver)?
A Canadian 50 Cent (80% Silver) contains 0.3 troy ounces (9.331 grams) of pure silver. It weighs 11.66 grams in total and is .800 fine.
How is the melt value of a Canadian 50 Cent (80% Silver) calculated?
Multiply the pure silver content (0.3 troy oz) by the current silver spot price. The calculator on this page does this automatically with live prices.
Is a Canadian 50 Cent (80% Silver) worth more than melt value?
Often, yes. Scarce dates, certain mint marks and coins in high grade sell to collectors for more than their metal content. Common circulated examples usually trade close to melt. Check the date and mint mark before selling.
Melt value is an estimate of metal content at spot price. It is not an offer, appraisal or measure of collector value.