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The 150th anniversary of Canada, also known as the 150th anniversary of Confederation and promoted by the Canadian government as Canada 150, occurred in 2017 as Canada marked the sesquicentennial anniversary of Canadian Confederation. Canadian Confederation was the process by which the British colonies of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick were united into one Dominion of Canada on July 1, 1867. Upon confederation, the old province of Canada was divided into Ontario and Quebec; along with Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, the new federation thus comprised four provinces. Over the years since Confederation, Canada has seen numerous territorial changes and expansions, resulting in the current union of ten provinces and three territories.
Only twice in its history has the 50-cent coin featured a special commemorative design, and this coin is the third special-issue in 80 years.
Obverse
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Fourth portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II, when she was 77 years old, facing right and surrounded by the inscription. ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA |
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Reverse
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Depicts the Canada 150 logo. 1867 2017 |
Edge |
50 Cents
150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation
Canada 150 Logo
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Non-circulating) |
Material | Nickel Plated Steel |
Weight | 6.9 g |
Diameter | 27.13 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
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