The 1911 Canada 50 Cents marks the first year of George V’s Canadian silver coinage. Struck in .925 sterling silver, this large half‑dollar features the crowned portrait of George V and the iconic crowned maple‑leaf wreath reverse used across Canadian silver denominations from 1902–1919.

The 1911 issue is popular among collectors due to its early‑reign status, sterling silver fineness, and strong strike quality typical of pre‑WWI Canadian coinage.

Obverse

Crowned portrait of King George V facing left, with the Latin legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP: (George V, by the Grace of God, King and Emperor of India)

Reverse

A crowned wreath of maple leaves encircling the denomination 50 CENTS, with CANADA above and the date 1911 below. The Imperial Crown sits above the wreath, symbolising Canada’s status within the British Empire.

Historical Notes

• First year of George V Canadian silver coinage.
• Struck in sterling silver (.925) — reduced to .800 silver from 1920 onward.
• Highly collectable due to its large size, fineness, and crowned‑wreath design.
• Represents Canada’s early national coinage period following Confederation.

Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Denomination: 50 Cents
• Year: 1911
• Monarch: George V
• Metal: .925 Silver
• Weight: 11.62 g
• Diameter: 29.72 mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Obverse: Crowned bust of King George V left
• Obverse Legend: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:
• Reverse: Crowned maple‑leaf wreath
• Mintage: 1,451,000 (exact)
• KM: 24
• Charlton: 50¢‑1911

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