Canada 2008 50 cents KM-778

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Steve Album sale 54, lot 3124

This specimen was lot 3124 in Steve Album Auction 54 (Santa Rosa, CA, January 2026), where it sold for $75. The catalog description[1] noted,

"CANADA: Elizabeth II, 1952-2022, AR 50 cents, 2008, Pièces de Forme Irrégulière Series - Cow Head and Milk Bottle, with COA and original deluxe case of issue with outer box, Proof. As per the Royal Canadian Mint, 'The third in our sell-out series of irregular-shaped coins, this unique triangle-shaped coin has been beautifully enhanced with a translucent enamel effect. Many Canadians have fond memories of a uniformed milkman delivering fresh-bottled dairy to their childhood homes. From the late 19th century to the 1960's, dairy tokens were a fixture across the country, bought in advance by customers to pay for this once-common house call. Most dairies had their own unique tokens, often brightly coloured like this eye-catching triangular coin. Pre-Confederation tokens disappeared from circulation after the 1870's and were replaced by new Canadian coinage. Local merchants often issued variously-shaped trade tokens, exchangeable for goods and services, like bread, milk, or a shave. Though their use declined after World War II, some, like public transit tokens, are still a familiar feature of daily life.'"

Other NCLT's in this denomination issued in 2008 included KM 494a, 777, 779 and 780.

Recorded mintage: 24,448 proofs.

Specification: 20 g, 0.925 fine silver with translucent enamel coat on the reverse, interrupted reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-778.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Hanbing Feng, Auction 54, featuring selections from the Kenneth A. Bovenkamp Collection of Ottoman Coins, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025.

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