1974 – 5 Cents Canada

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The 1974 Canadian 5 cents coin is a nickel composition coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a beaver on the reverse, with a large mintage and standard circulation usage.

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The 1974 Canadian 5 cents coin, commonly known as a nickel, is composed of 99.9% nickel, weighs 4.54 grams, and measures 21.21 mm in diameter with a smooth edge. The obverse design features a right-facing bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse depicts a beaver on a log, a classic Canadian symbol, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, with the inscription “5 CENTS CANADA 1974.” This coin is magnetic and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, with a mintage of 94,704,645 coins intended for circulation, available as both circulated and uncirculated specimens.

Weight (g)

4.54

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Magnetism

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Mintage

94704645

Diameter (mm)

21.21

Thickness (mm)

1,7

Composition

99% Nickel

Mint by

Royal Canadian Mint

Circulation

Circulated

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Year

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