5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Enduring friendship between Canada and Japan)
Canada • 5 Dollars • Silver (.925) • 2009
- Denomination
- 5 Dollars
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2009
- Composition
- Silver (.925)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 25.175 g
- Diameter
- 36.1 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 106093 · KM 1036
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Where it came from
The 2009 five-dollar coin commemorating the enduring friendship between Canada and Japan was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint as part of a diplomatic initiative to celebrate long-standing bilateral relations. Released during a period of strengthened cultural and economic ties between the two nations, the coin serves as a numismatic tribute to the shared history and mutual respect fostered since the establishment of formal diplomatic channels.
The design features an artistic interpretation of the Japanese cherry blossom, or sakura, intertwined with the Canadian maple leaf, symbolizing the botanical and cultural synthesis of both countries. This elegant composition was selected to represent harmony and growth, reflecting the Mint's commitment to commemorative themes that bridge global identities. Upon its release, it was well-received by collectors for its fine silver composition and the symbolic nature of its dual-national motifs.
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