A new 50-cent coin commemorating the life of Queen Elizabeth II is in hot demand, with the sale of the coin soaring to seven to ten times the original price.
The coin, which went on sale from 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 23, is available in fine silver proof and uncirculated finishes. The uncirculated 50-cent coin retails at $15 (US$10) and has a limited mintage of 25,000, while the silver proof version is sold at $135 and has a limited mintage of 7,500.
