Canada 5 Cents - Elizabeth II, 2016
The beaver
Information
Country
Canada
Canada
Currency
Dollar
(1858 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Cents - Elizabeth II
Year
2016
Ruler
Elizabeth II
(1952–2022)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled, coloured
Weight (g)
157.6
Diameter (mm)
65.25
Description
5 Cents - Elizabeth II from Canada. Issued in 2016. Struck in Silver (.9999). Measures 65.25 mm and weighs 157.6 g.
- Obverse
- Head on the right of Queen Elizabeth II, aged 77, without crown, wearing a necklace and earrings. Background with recurring motif.
- Reverse
- The motif on the reverse, by British artist G. E. Kruger-Gray, depicts the iconic beaver seen from the left, on a stone surrounded by water. The beaver and water are colored in natural shades of brown and blue. The vintage "2016", the word "CANADA" and the face value "5 CENTS" are engraved on the reverse.
- Edge
- Serrated
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.5K | Proof |
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