first canadian half dollar...

[d2arcing]

1959 though . 80% silver aye?

135 in dimes, 2 foreigns bahumbug

 

[65gt350]

Nice find. You are correct on the 80% here are the specs

11.6638 g. 0.8000 Silver 0.3000 oz. ASW

HH
65GT350

 

[festiva_ford]

Is it the same size as American halves?

 

[Rich Hartford]

That's a good find ! They are nice looking coins,those Canadian Halves.
HH
Rich

 

[Silver Stripe]

Congrats, I found my first one a month or so ago. They are just a hair smaller, maybe 1/16th or 1/8". HH Mark