2017 – 5 Cents Canada – Canada 150

The 2017 Canada 150 5-cent coin, titled “Living Traditions,” was designed by Gerald Gloade and features a traditional stylized beaver in the Algonkian artistic style, celebrating 150 years of cultures meeting, sharing, and evolving together in Canada. The coin maintains the image of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and uses a three-ply nickel finish plated steel composition with a plain edge. It weighs 3.95 grams and has a diameter of 21.2 mm, embodying a deep cultural heritage and the significance of the beaver as an emblematic symbol of Canada. This commemorative coin is part of a special set released for Canada’s 150th anniversary, reflecting a unique moment in the nation’s history where public engagement influenced the coin’s design.