Canada · 1870–1910
Canadian silver 50 cents (Sterling, 1870–1910)
Canadian 50-cent pieces of Victoria and Edward VII, struck in sterling silver (92.5%).
Melt value
— each
0.3456 troy oz silver × — spot
Total —
Metal content
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1870–1910 |
| Face value | 50 cents |
| Metal | silver |
| Purity | .925 (92.5% silver) |
| Total weight | 11.62 g (0.3736 troy oz) |
| Pure silver | 0.3456 troy oz (10.75 g) |
Worth more than melt?
- Most Victoria 50-cent pieces sell well above melt.
- 1889 and 1890 H are key dates.
Typical selling price
Not listed yet. We only show a selling price when we have reliable, recent sales to base it on, and then always as a range with the date it was checked. Melt value is a floor for the metal itself: dealers usually pay somewhat less than melt for common coins, while collectors may pay more for scarce dates and coins in great condition.
Sources
Melt value is an estimate based on the current spot price and the coin's official metal content. Worn coins can weigh slightly less. This is not financial advice.