1917–1919 Canada Silver Half Dollar G–VF

Canadian Silver Half Dollars From The First World War

For a nation of just eight million people, Canada’s efforts during World War I were extraordinary. More than 650,000 men and women from Canada and Newfoundland served in the war effort, and in their pockets sat the last Canadian Half Dollar to feature a crowned monarch.

Between 1917 and 1919, just 2.6 million of these coins were struck — that’s 42 million fewer than the number of U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar struck during the same time period! That’s why we couldn’t believe our luck when we recently secured a number of these coins. And now we’re making them available to you!

Each of these World War I-era Canadian Half Dollars were struck in nearly half an ounce (11.6 grams) of highly pure 92.5% Sterling and come in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition. Add one of these coins to your cart and pay tribute to the brave members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) who courageously served in “The War to End All Wars.” Dates will vary between 1917 and 1919.

LAST HALF DOLLAR WITH CROWN MONARCH – These Canadian Half Dollars were issued between 1917 and 1919 and featured the portrait of King George V wearing a crown. These were the last Canadian Half Dollar to feature a crowned monarch.

STRUCK IN STERLING SILVER – Each 1917–1919 Canada Silver Half Dollar was struck in 11.6 grams of highly pure 92.5% Sterling silver and measures 29.72 mm in diameter.

CANADIAN LEGAL TENDER – These coins were 50 cents legal tender in Canada.

NICE COLLECTOR-GRADE CONDITION – Your 1917–1919 Canada Silver Half Dollar will come in Good to Very Fine (G-VF) condition.

RELATIVELY LOW MINTAGE – The Royal Canadian Mint struck 2.6 million of these coins — 42 million fewer than the number of U.S. Walking Liberty Half Dollar struck during the same time period.

Quantities are limited for these key-date coins struck more than a century ago. Add one to your collection today!