This 2013 50 cent coin is from the Royal Canadian Mint’s annual coin series celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the Chinese Canadian community. This bold and unique design celebrates traditional Chinese symbols and traditions. Mintage is 14,888 coins. 

The Design:

In a reverse design by Three Degrees Creative Group that features layers of auspicious symbolism, 13 bamboo-inspired vertical tiers are engraved with 100 variations of the word “fu,” which means “good fortune.” The highly polished surface is anchored with a symbolically rich red coloured square on the upper right side of the reverse featuring the Chinese character “fu.” The image is framed by an outer raised edge engraved with a striking stylized design.