2018 Canada 50 cents Fine Silver Coin. 75th Anniversary of the 1943 Half Dollar. Canada’s 50-cent remains a constant, if elusive, collector favourite – one whose heraldic design imbues it with a deep sense of tradition and speaks to the history of a proud nation. This exclusive coin looks back at the half-dollar issued in 1943, which is re-created here in pure silver with a celebratory touch of gold plating. Specifications: Composition 99.99% pure silver Mintage 4,000 Weight 62.69 g Diameter 50 mm Face Value 50-cent Finish Proof Edge Serrated Special Features: – A MASTERS CLUB EXCLUSIVE! A collectible retrospective on the story of Canada’s half-dollar! This 75th anniversary piece re-creates the 1943 issue of Canada’s 50-cent coin – and it is only available to our Masters Club members! – 2 OUNCES OF FINE SILVER: Nearly double the diameter of the original issue, this commemorative half-dollar is meticulously crafted in an impressive 2 ounces of 99.99% pure silver! – SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING: Selective gold plating adds a touch of elegance to the Arms of Canada on the reverse, the effigy on the obverse, and the rim that frames the mirror-like proof finish! – HISTORY ON TWO SIDES: The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. Paget – just like the 1943 half-dollar, including the “IND: IMP” inscription in the legend. Packaging: Wood case with graphic beauty box. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.