1984 – 5 Cents Canada

The 1984 Canadian 5 cents coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel with a weight of 4.6 grams and a diameter of 21.2 millimeters. It features the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara on the obverse, designed by Arnold Machin, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” The reverse side, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, displays a detailed beaver sitting on a log, a classic Canadian symbol used since 1937, along with the inscriptions “5 CENTS” and “CANADA 1984.” The coin has a plain smooth edge and medal alignment orientation. Its mintage was 84,088,000 coins, making it common in circulation, but higher uncirculated grades are more valued by collectors.