2002 Canada 50-cent Folklore - The Pig that Wouldn't Get Over the Stile

2002 Canada 50-cent Folklore - The Pig that Wouldn't Get Over the Stile

The tale of The Pig That Wouldn't Get Over the Stile makes the point that every action has a consequence and that there are no shortcuts in life.

Work as contained in the book entitled "Folktales of Newfoundland - The Resilience of the Oral Traditions."

Canada is a land of many peoples. For hundreds of years they have come from all corners of the globe. With them, they have brought stories from their homelands. The Canadian Folklore and Legends Series celebrates this tapestry of Canadian multiculturalism with fun and exciting coins that tell tales of honesty, consequences and courage

Specifications:
Mintage: 19,783
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 9.3
Diameter (mm): 27.1
Edge: serrated
Face value: 50 cents
Artist: Laura Jolicoeur, José Osio (reverse), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)