The 1971 Canadian 5 cents coin is a nickel coin with a diameter of 21.21 mm and a weight of 4.54 grams. It features on the obverse the bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, and on the reverse a beaver sitting on a log, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray. The coin has a plain edge and a medal alignment axis. The inscription on the obverse reads “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” while the reverse is marked with “5 CENTS CANADA 1971,” flanked by two maple leaves. This coin was minted in a quantity of 27,312,609 pieces by the Royal Canadian Mint and is composed entirely of nickel, making it magnetic. It was issued primarily for circulation, but uncirculated and specimen finishes also exist.
1971 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1971 Canadian 5 cents coin is a magnetic nickel coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a beaver on the reverse, struck with a plain edge and produced in large quantities for circulation.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 27312609 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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