| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Cents |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 27.13 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt Reverse: William Woodruff |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Ch#RC-702b, KM#294 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | ELIZABETH II D•G•REGINA (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | A Newfoundland (dog) facing right. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | AN CANADA 50 CENTS 1997 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof, in set of four coins - 184 536 |
| Numisquare ID | 7105369390 |
| Comments |