5 Cents - Elizabeth II (3rd portrait; Silver)
Canada • 5 Cents • Silver (.925) • 1996–2003
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 1996–2003
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 5.35 g
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 182a
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Where it came from
The Canadian five-cent coin featuring the third portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was minted during a transitionary period for Canadian numismatics. By 1996, the Royal Canadian Mint had been producing this specific nickel-based composition for decades, though this year marked the later stages of the third portrait design, which had been introduced in 1990. The design was intended to offer a more mature depiction of the Queen, replacing the second portrait that had been in circulation since 1965.
The obverse features the portrait designed by artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, who holds the distinction of being the first Canadian to design the effigy of the monarch for Canadian coinage. Her stylized representation aimed to capture a refined, regal elegance suitable for the late 20th century. The reverse retains the iconic beaver design by G.E. Kruger-Gray, which has been a staple of the Canadian nickel since 1937, symbolizing the nation's historical connection to the fur trade and natural industry.
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