The 1999 Canadian 5 cents coin, commonly known as the nickel, features a beaver on a log on its reverse side, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, and the obverse side bears the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diamond crown, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt. It has a diameter of 21.2 mm, a weight of 4.6 grams, and is composed of cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel). The coin has a plain edge and uses medal alignment for its axis. In 1999, Canada also tested production of some 5-cent coins using a patented multi-layer plating technology with steel as a base metal to reduce costs, though the standard circulation coin was still primarily cupro-nickel. The mint state values ranged significantly based on condition, with a melt value around 6.4 cents CAD.
1999 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1999 Canadian 5 cents coin is a durable cupro-nickel piece featuring the iconic beaver and Queen Elizabeth II, typical of that era’s Canadian nickels.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.6 |
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| Mintage | 124861000 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,76 |
| Composition | 75% Copper, 25% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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