50 cents 1942 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

50 cents 1942

50 cents 1942
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50 cents 1942 prices and values

The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 50 cents 1942 is $10.10 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1942 $9.80$9.80$9.80$9.80$11.10$15.90$22.20

Circulated: 50 cents 1942 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1942 $38.60$53.80$85.80$201$1,070--

Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Errors and varieties from the community

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Die errors and varietiesSource
#1539 50 cents 1942 - Die crack at the left of the reverse cdnum
#2155 50 cents 1942 - Die crack on Geo of Georgivs syleb
#3139 50 cents 1942 - Die crack on Georg of Georgivs -
#869 50 cents 1942 - Die crack on legend lulu46

Mintage

  • 50 cents 1942 : 1,974,165

Details

  • Alloy: 80% silver, 20% copper
  • Weight: 11.66 grams
  • Diameter : 29.72 mm, thickness 2 mm
  • Engraver: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger- Gray
  • Designer: Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger- Gray
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Magnetism: N/A
  • Die axis: ↑↑

Auctions prices and values

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $28 - PCGS (MS-60) Wide Date - UNC Detail - Cleaned
  • August 25, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $131 - PCGS (MS-64) Wide Date
  • August 25, 2019 - Belzberg Cook - $111 - PCGS (MS-64) Wide Date
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,670 - PCGS (MS-65) Wide Date

View the average prices of certified 50 cents 1942 sold at auctions »

Last update : Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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