5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Canada

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Canada, 1965-1981 obverse image5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait, Canada, 1965-1981 reverse image
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1965-1981
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date), Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg, Canada (1976-date)
5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Reference Price

Reference Price

n/a

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A North American Beaver (Binomial Name: Castor canadensis), above the country name, surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf

Engraver:


Thomas Shingles

Designer:


George Kruger Gray

Obverse

Description:


Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 37 years of age, wearing tiara, facing right.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Arnold Machin

Edge

Description:


Smooth

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA

Reverse:


5 CENTS CANADA 1965 K·G

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

5 Cents - Elizabeth II 2nd portrait sizes
  • Weight:4.54 g
  • Diameter:21.21 mm
  • Thickness:1.75 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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