| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Cents |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 27.13 mm |
| Thickness | 1.95 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | William Woodruff |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#444, Schön#448 |
| Obverse description | The portrait of Elizabeth II facing right, designed for a medal at the moment of her coronation in 1952, is surrounded by the royal monogram |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | EIIR CANADA D•G•REGINA P (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | The Royal Coat of Arms of Canada, proclaimed by King George V on November 21, 1921, and updated in 1994, are surrounded with the face value and the dates `1952-2002` |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 50 CENTS DESIDE[R]ANTES MELIO[R]EM PATRIAM A MARI USQUE AD MARE 1952-2002 (Translation: 50 Cents Desiring a better country From Sea to Sea 1952-2002) |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa,Canada (1908-date) Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg,Canada (1976-date) |
| Mintage | 2002 - - 14 400 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 2695695400 |
| Comments |