2011 – 5 Cents Canada

The 2011 Canadian 5 cents coin, also known as the nickel, features a copper-plated steel composition consisting of 94.5% steel, 3.5% copper, and 2% nickel, giving it a magnetic property and a weight of 3.95 grams with a diameter of 21.1 mm and a smooth, plain edge. The obverse side depicts an uncrowned right-profile bust of Queen Elizabeth II surrounded by the inscription “ELIZABETH II D – G – REGINA,” designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, while the reverse side showcases the traditional beaver sitting on a log, designed by G.E. Kruger-Gray, with the inscriptions “5 CENTS” and “CANADA 2011” flanked by maple leaves. In 2011, the coins were minted by the Royal Canadian Mint and were produced for general circulation, as well as in uncirculated and specimen finishes, with a total circulation mintage of 230,328,000 pieces.