2019 – 5 Cents Canada

The Canadian five-cent coins minted in 2019 feature the iconic reverse design by G.E. Kruger-Gray, depicting a beaver sitting atop a log, symbolizing the nation’s industrious heritage and the animal’s historical significance as a national emblem. The coins are composed of copper-plated steel (94.5% steel, 3.5% copper, 2% nickel), weigh 3.95 g, and have a diameter of 21.1 mm with a smooth edge, maintaining their traditional appearance and magnetic properties. The obverse showcases the uncrowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, and inscribed with “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA”. In addition to the standard circulation coins, special collector editions exist, including proof coins in 99.99% pure silver and larger formats with gold plating, further enhancing the appeal for collectors. All versions bear the inscriptions “CANADA,” “5 CENTS,” and the year “2019,” upholding a design legacy recognized since 1937.