Canadian Silver 50 Cents Value Today
A Canadian Silver 50 Cents contains 0.3469 troy oz of silver, worth $18.73 ($26.25) at today's price of $54.00 an ounce.
Live price Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC · Melt value, not a dealer offer
Canadian Silver 50 Cents: every version
| Version | Years | Weight | Purity | Silver | Melt value | CAD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling silver (92.5%) | 1870-1919 | — | 92.5% | 0.3469 oz | $18.73 | $26.25 |
| 80% silver | 1920-1967 | 11.664 g | 80% | 0.3 oz | $16.20 | $22.70 |
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Years | 1870-1967 |
| Face value | 50 cents (CAD) |
| Purity | 92.5% silver |
| Silver content | 0.3469 troy oz (10.79 g) |
| Diameter | 29.5 mm |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa |
| Design | The 1967 Centennial half shows a howling wolf (Alex Colville). |
What it's worth when you sell
All 50c pieces to 1967 are silver; the 1967 Centennial half is 80% silver. Production for circulation stopped in 1967, and from 1968 the 50c is nickel. Find Bullion Prices gives 0.3000 oz silver for the 80% half.
Common dates usually sell to dealers for around their melt value; scarce dates, mint marks and coins in top condition can be worth much more. For a valuable-looking coin, check a price guide or have it graded before selling.
Canadian Silver 50 Cents: FAQ
How much is a Canadian Silver 50 Cents worth in silver?
About $18.73 at today's silver price of $54.00 an ounce (Oct 26, 2026, 18:35 UTC). That is its melt value: 0.3469 troy oz of silver × the spot price. Common dates usually sell for around melt value; scarce dates and coins in top condition can be worth more.
How much silver is in a Canadian Silver 50 Cents?
0.3469 troy ounces (10.79 grams) of pure silver that is 92.5% silver. Other versions are listed in the table on this page.
Other silver coins
Sources: Numista – 50 Cents Elizabeth II (Confederation) · Find Bullion Prices – Canadian silver coin melt values · Canadian Coin News – OTD: RCM replaces silver with nickel alloy. Melt values use the live spot price; not a dealer offer or a numismatic valuation.