5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (October Birthstone)
Canada • 5 Dollars • Silver (.9999) • 2016
- Denomination
- 5 Dollars
- Issuer
- Canada
- Struck
- 2016
- Composition
- Silver (.9999)
- Currency
- Dollar
- Weight
- 7.96 g
- Diameter
- 27 mm
- Catalog refs
- RCM/MRC 151293 · KM 2110.10
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Where it came from
Released by the Royal Canadian Mint in 2016 as part of its Birthstones series, this five-dollar coin was crafted as a commemorative collector piece rather than for general circulation. The series was designed to appeal to gift-givers and collectors, featuring a distinct Swarovski crystal element representing the birthstone for each month of the year. The October iteration incorporates a pink crystal to signify the opal, a gem traditionally associated with the month, set into the reverse side of the coin.
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, which has been a staple of Canadian coinage since 2003. The reverse design, featuring a floral motif surrounding the central crystal, follows the thematic artistic direction of the series meant to evoke elegance and personalization. Upon release, the series was well-received by the collecting community for its balance of high-quality silver composition and accessible aesthetic appeal, maintaining the Mint's standard for thematic numismatic products.
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