Canadian Half Cent

Was there ever a canadian half cent? I can not find any information.

I won it in this mass lot. Mostly bought because I was bored, still not sure if it was a good idea. He agreed to ship as a gift so I could reduce duty, I guess thats a plus.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=120206749238&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=002

 

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I'm not up on Canadian customs rules, but if it is all current money most countries wouldn't impose any duty.

However, if he is so willing to cheat the Canadian government, what assurance do you have that he isn't equally willing to cheat you?

 

Half cents were made, I believe, prior to the creation of the Dominion of Canada in the 1860's, primarily for circulation in the maritime provinces. Indeed, the coins were actually struck not in the name of Canada, but in the names of the provinces. (New Brunswick, Newfoundland, etc). They're not worth too much, but the designs are wonderful.

 

That is what I thought, thank you.

 

I just dont see why they deserve money for that. Just because it travels across a border, it makes no sense to me.

 

Well whether or not they deserve it is arguable I guess. What gives them the right is national sovereignty.