Canada 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 1981
2nd portrait; Mule
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Cents
Year
1981
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
2.83
Diameter (mm)
19.43
Thickness (mm)
1.3
Demonetized
1 November 2006
Description
5 Cents from Canada. Issued in 1981. Struck in Copper-nickel. Measures 19.43 mm and weighs 2.83 g.
- Obverse
- Second crowned portrait of HM Queen Elizabeth II right, wearing the Girls of Great Britain and Ireland tiara, legend around, date below.
- Reverse
- Canadian schooner Bluenose sailing left, legend above, date to right, denomination below. Note: Canada 10 cents die, KM#77
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | — | Mule - NZ 5c, Canada 10c |
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