Catalog
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 50 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 157.6 g |
| Diameter | 65.3 mm |
| Thickness | 5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Susan Taylor Reverse: Cecily Mok |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RCM/MRC#123791, KM#1399 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing 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 | Beaver gnawing standing tree, two others with felled tree. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | CANADA 2013 ED 50 DOLLARS |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2013 - Proof - 1 500 |
| Numisquare ID | 1003447400 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: Issued by Canada in 2013, this 50 Dollar coin falls within Queen Elizabeth II's extensive reign. Its theme, featuring the beaver, is profoundly significant, celebrating one of Canada's most enduring national symbols. The beaver represents industriousness, resourcefulness, and the nation's historical fur trade, intrinsically linking the coin to Canadian identity. Its substantial silver content and high face value positioned it as a collector's item, reflecting Canada's commitment to numismatic artistry and celebrating its natural patrimony.
Artistry: The coin's artistry blends traditional portraiture with modern naturalism. The obverse features Susanna Blunt's dignified effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, gracing