How much is a canadian 50 cent coin from 1973 worth?
The 1973 50 Cent piece, and the 1955 and 1973 pennies, are very common, and worth just face value in Canada. There *is* one very rare variation of the 1955 penny, that was minted in high relief (sharp contrast between high and low places) and in which the appearance of the usual gown strap on Queen Elizabeth II’s shoulder was missing. Pennies of that “no strap” die variety have a value into the tens or even hundreds of dollars, depending on condition. The 1873-1973 Prince Edward Island commemorative dollar is minted in nickel (so no silver value), and may have a slight numismatic premium – perhaps $0.50 to $1 over face – to a few collectors if in gem Uncirculated or Proof-like condition. (In the latter, it would likely be in its original case or envelope, and the premium to collectors might be slightly higher still.) Most of these dollars, however, are likely to be worth just $1 face. The 1873-1973 Royal Canadian Mountie dollar is 50% silver, and the .375 Troy ounces of silver it conta
