5 Cents - Elizabeth II (Silver)
Canada • 5 Cents • Silver (.925) • 2004–2011
- Denomination
- 5 Cents
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2004–2011
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 5.35 g
- Diameter
- 21.2 mm
- Catalog refs
- Ch RC-210a · KM 491a
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The 2004 Canadian five-cent coin was minted during a transitional period for Canadian numismatics, featuring the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II as designed by Susanna Blunt. Blunt’s portrait, which replaced the previous design by Dora de Pédery-Hunt, depicts the Queen without a crown to present a more contemporary and approachable image of the monarch. This design choice was intended to reflect a modern Canada and has remained a staple of the nation's coinage since its introduction in 2003.
While the standard circulation five-cent piece is composed of nickel-plated steel, the 2004 silver issue was struck as part of the Royal Canadian Mint's collector-focused proof sets. These silver versions were produced for numismatists seeking higher-grade specimens beyond those found in daily commerce. The coin retains the traditional 'beaver' reverse, an iconic design created by G.E. Kruger-Gray in 1937, which continues to symbolize Canada's natural heritage and the historical significance of the fur trade.
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