5 Cents - Elizabeth II (2nd portrait, Confederation)
Canada • 5 Cents • Nickel • 1967
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 1967
- Composition
- Nickel
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 4.54 g
- Diameter
- 21.21 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 66 · Schön 68
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Where it came from
The 1967 Canadian five-cent piece was issued to commemorate the centennial of the Canadian Confederation. As part of a special circulating series, this nickel features a design by Alex Colville, a celebrated Canadian painter known for his precise, realist aesthetic. The choice of the rabbit for the five-cent coin was intended to evoke the natural landscape and wildlife of Canada, marking a departure from the traditional beaver motif used on standard-issue nickels of that era.
This specific issue is characterized by the second portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Arnold Machin, which appeared on Canadian coinage during the late 1960s. The design was received with significant interest by the public at the time, as it represented a modern, artistic pivot for the Royal Canadian Mint during the country's centennial celebrations. It remains a popular piece for collectors who appreciate both the historical significance of the anniversary and the unique mid-century artistic contribution of Colville.
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