The Canadian 5 cents coin made in 1972 is a business strike coin composed entirely of nickel, weighing 4.54 grams with a diameter of 21.21 mm and a plain smooth edge. The obverse side features a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse side showcases the iconic beaver sitting on a log, a design created by G.E. Kruger-Gray that has been a Canadian symbol since 1937. Minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, the 1972 nickel is magnetic and typically found in circulated condition, with a mintage of over 62 million coins. The coin reflects classic Canadian imagery and was produced during a period when the 5-cent coin maintained its full nickel composition, retaining the enduring nickname “nickel” despite later composition changes.
1972 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1972 Canadian 5 cents coin features Queen Elizabeth II on the front and a beaver on the reverse, made from nickel, and is a widely circulated Canadian coin minted in the millions.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 62417387 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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