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50 Cents - Elizabeth II Blue Whale
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1998 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | A large blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is depicted in profile swimming rightward in the foreground, rendered with fine naturalistic detail including its distinctive elongated body and small dorsal fin. A second, smaller whale is visible at the surface behind it, and a sailing vessel with rigging appears in the upper background amid stylized waves and sky. The scientific name Balaenoptera musculus is inscribed in italic lettering along the lower left field, while CANADA arcs prominently along the bottom rim. The denomination 50 CENTS and date 1998 are arranged vertically along the right rim. |
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| Mintage | 1998 - Proof, in set of four coins - 133,310 |
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