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1959 Canadian Half Dollar Reverse Design Change

CoinHoarderCoinHoarder Posts: 2,612 ✭✭✭✭✭
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I was examining some of my Canadian “junk” silver halves

I noticed the reverse of the Canadian Half Dollar dated 1958, was different from the reverse on the 1959 and later halves. The 1958 and earlier halves had a much bolder and impressive design.

Does anybody know if there was a reason for this reverse, slimmed down design change on the 1959 Canadian halves?


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  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,550 ✭✭✭✭✭

    From Charlton:

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  • CoinHoarderCoinHoarder Posts: 2,612 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @Walkerguy21D

    Well that answers my question!

    I would hit the answered button, if I only knew where it was :D .

    Thank you very much for the information!

  • Walkerguy21DWalkerguy21D Posts: 11,550 ✭✭✭✭✭

    No problem!
    It had also been redesigned previously, though less drastically, to alleviate striking issues.

    I love these halves, and am a bit of a “coinhoarder “ myself when it comes to them. Low mintages and the ability for them have toned spectacularly in albums is very appealing.

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  • DBSTrader2DBSTrader2 Posts: 3,488 ✭✭✭✭

    Interesting info! Thanks!

  • BillyKingsleyBillyKingsley Posts: 2,661 ✭✭✭✭

    I had no idea they had changed. I only have one Elizabeth era half unfortunately.

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