The 1995 Canadian 5 cents coin, commonly called a nickel, features a beaver design on the reverse side, which is a classic motif designed by George E. Kruger-Gray first introduced in 1937. The obverse bears the crowned effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Dora dePedery-Hunt, showing her right-facing portrait. The coin weighs 4.6 grams and measures 19.55 millimeters in diameter, composed primarily of a copper-nickel alloy (75% copper, 25% nickel). It has a plain edge and is part of the regular circulation coinage of Canada. The coin’s design symbolizes Canadian heritage and the importance of the beaver as a cultural and economic icon in Canada, and it maintains the tradition of the “nickel” despite changes in metal composition over the years.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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