5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Golden Jubilee)
Canada • 5 Cents • Nickel plated steel (steel 94.5%, Cu 3.5%, Ni plating 2%) • 2002
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2002
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 3.95 g
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
- Catalog refs
- KM 446 · Schön 440
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Where it came from
The 2002 Canadian five-cent coin was issued to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, marking fifty years since her accession to the throne. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this circulation issue was part of a broader celebratory program that included a series of collector coins and special packaging to honor the monarch's long-standing connection to Canada. It served as a functional piece of daily currency while acting as a national acknowledgement of the milestone.
The obverse of the coin features the commemorative effigy designed by Susanna Blunt, which replaced the previous portrait of the Queen for this specific series. Blunt's design was notable for depicting the monarch without her crown, reflecting a more contemporary and personal approach to royal portraiture. The reverse retained the iconic beaver design by G.E. Kruger-Gray, which has been a staple of the Canadian nickel since 1937, grounding the anniversary piece in traditional national symbolism.
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