National Currency Collection

Canada, Elizabeth II, 5 cents : 1953

Item Details

Categorization

Collection
Coin
Class
Contemporary
Name
Base metal
Form
Circulating

Locations

Country
Canada

Denominations

5 cents

Dates

Issuing date
1953

Authorities

Ruler
Elizabeth II

Designs

Subject Obverse
Elizabeth II - queen - monarchy
Subject Reverse
Beaver - mammal - animal

Production Types

Designer
G.E. Kruger-Gray
Mark
K.G

Designer
Mary Gillick
Mark
M.G.

Mint
Royal Canadian Mint
Mark
None

Engraver
Thomas Shingles
Mark
None

Detail Type

Variety
Shoulder fold

Specifications

Edge Treatment
Plain edge

Measurements

Object

Diameter
21.2mm
Weight
4.54g

Materials

Object
Chromium - plated steel