50 Cents - Elizabeth II Golden Tulip

€36,781.00
IssuerCanada
Year2002
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight9.3 g
Dimensions27.1 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse: Stan Witten
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ch#RC-738
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCANADA 50 CENTS ELIZABETH II
Reverse descriptionGold-plated tulip. This is to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the annual Dutch gift to Canada of 20,000 tulip bulbs, a gift given to thank Canada for its help and kindness toward the Dutch in their times of need during WWII.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering2002
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2002  - Proof, 1st coin in `Flower Series` - 19 986
Catalog ID8745777680
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