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Why?[edit]

Why is the coin minted in such small quantities? David Arthur 14:50, 13 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

When you ask this question, the articles assertion "A largely unsuccessful attempt was made by the Royal Canadian Mint to promote the use of the coin when a special edition was released in 2002 marking the 50th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II ascending the throne" is questionable.

The RCM's website doesn't say why they mint it in such small quantities but they do seem to say that it's for collectors rather than something you use to get on a bus or the like (see "Sources Template" below). — A lizard (talk) 16:51, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

This is a bit circular, though — if the coin were more common, it would be more widely recognised and accepted, and people would be more willing to spend it. David Arthur (talk) 17:33, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

I notice there's no source. If the mint were interested in promoting the coin's usage, why only limit its distribution to one year? They could just mint a much greater number and ensure it's distributed properly. As it stands now, some, if not all, banks will not distribute this coin. I think the article's comment should be clarified or substantiated.142.162.64.15 16:29, 20 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]

You can obtain the circulation grade 50-cent coins at face value at either of the Canadian Mint location in Winnipeg or Ottawa. Yes you can even get any number of rolls of them. Just go to the cashier. This is anecdotal from me as of 1997. They are not available online though, no circulation coins are offered at facevalue at the website. Otherwise your source for 50cent coins would be your local collector's dealer. --Kvasir (talk) 21:30, 29 February 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Sources Template[edit]

I added a reference to the Royal Canadian Mint's website about the most recent issue of the 50 cent piece. They themselves seem to say that the denomination is for collectors rather than general use in commerce. I'm not sure if this is enough to justify removing the "sources" template at the top of this article but maybe a few more references to other coin-related sites would help. — A lizard (talk) 16:51, 20 November 2007 (UTC)[reply]

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1932 rarity[edit]

How can I add another header about the 1932 rarity? Rogoshawn (talk) 02:37, 12 March 2021 (UTC)[reply]