The 1985 Canadian 5 cents coin, commonly known as the nickel, is composed of 75% copper and 25% nickel with a weight of 4.54 grams and a diameter of 21.2 millimeters. It features a non-magnetic, plain edge and carries a medal orientation axis. On the obverse side, the coin displays a bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara, designed by Arnold Machin, while the reverse showcases a beaver sitting on a log, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, a design first introduced in 1937. The coin carries the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA” on the obverse and “5 CENTS CANADA 1985” on the reverse. It was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of 126,618,000 coins for circulation. The coin is available in circulation, uncirculated, specimen, and proof finishes, and its melt value is approximately 6.4 cents CAD as of April 2025.
1985 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1985 Canadian 5 cents coin is a copper-nickel alloy coin featuring Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse and a beaver on the reverse, with a smooth edge and a mintage of over 126 million pieces.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.6 |
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| Mintage | 126618000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,76 |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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