Canada, Newfoundland, Edward VII, 50 Cents VG

Newfoundland is now part of the Canadian Confederation. From Queen Victoria up until the reign of King George VI it issued its own coinage but with the portrait of the then reigning Monarch on it. The largest coin issued was the Silver Half Dollar or 50 Cents coin and the one that is most difficult to get is the Edward VII issue. His reign was so short and the coins tended to really circulate so they are just very difficult to find. We managed to buy a small quantity from a contact, supplies are very limited.
Availability: In stock
SKU: FNF7005
£39.50

One of the largest and most difficult Newfoundland coins to get.

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