Description
Each silver half dollar ($0.50 face value) contains approximately 0.3 oz of silver. The Canadian half-dollar silver coin traces its origins back to 1870. The original issue coins contained .925 sterling silver. Canadian coin were produced in England until the Royal Canadian Mint opened in 1901. Following World War I, Canada reduced the silver content to 80% due to shortages. In 1967, silver was removed completely from the half-dollar.
This item is taxable in Canada. Condition may vary.