2007 – 5 Cents Canada

The 2007 Canadian 5 cents coin, commonly called a nickel, features on its obverse an uncrowned mature portrait of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, with the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA.” Its reverse displays an image of a beaver sitting on a log, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, symbolizing Canadian industriousness and natural heritage, accompanied by the denomination “5 CENTS,” the country name “CANADA,” and the date “2007.” The coin has a diameter of 21.2 mm, a thickness of 1.76 mm, and weighs 3.95 grams. It is made of copper-plated steel (94.5% steel, 3.5% copper, 2% nickel plating), which makes it magnetic. The edge is plain and the coin is minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with circulation, uncirculated, and specimen finishes available.