Canadian fifty-cent coin

High school (ages 12+)
Mathematics & Numbers

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/canadian-fifty-cent-coin

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the first domestic minting date?January 2, 1908. This marked the beginning of Canadian-produced coinage
2. What is the average annual mintage?Approximately 150,000 coins. This low volume contributes to its rarity
3. What is special about Canada's 50-cent coin?It is a rare coin that was first minted in 1908, made in small numbers, and is now sold as a collectible.
4. Why isn't the 50-cent coin found in most Canadian stores?In 2004 the Mint stopped sending them to banks, so they are only sold directly by the Mint and are not used as everyday money.

Numismatics: The study or collection of currency, including coins, tokens, and paper money.
Circulation: The process by which coins or banknotes are passed from person to person as a medium of exchange.
Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms and other armorial bearings.
Mintage: The number of coins produced by a mint in a specific year or period.