The 1961 Canadian 5 cents coin features a nickel composition with a smooth plain edge and a diameter of approximately 21.2 mm. The obverse showcases a laureate portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Mary Gillick, with the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA.” The reverse displays the iconic beaver sitting on a rock-studded mound of earth rising out of the water, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, including the inscriptions “5 CENTS” and “CANADA 1961.” It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a total mintage of about 47.9 million, making it a widely circulated coin with magnetic properties due to its nickel content.
1961 – 5 Cents Canada
Pièces 5 Cents du Canada$1.50
The 1961 Canadian 5 cents coin is a highly circulated nickel coin with a beaver on the reverse and a laureate bust of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 47889051 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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