Summary
Proof 5 Cents, Issued by, Canada, 1961
Minted by Royal Canadian Mint. Ottawa
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the Queen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA; the artist's initials M.G., incuse on the bust truncation
Reverse Description
A beaver standing on a mound in a lake facing left; around above between two maple leaves, 5 CENTS; in exergue in two lines, CANADA / 1961.; artist's initials, K.G at left
Edge Description
Milled
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
1961 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Artist
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Artist
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Denomination
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Material
Nickel
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Axis
12
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.554 g (Weight)
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Shape
12 sided
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References
KM#50a
[Book] Bruce, Colin R. 2009. 2009 Standard Catalogue of World Coins 1901 - 2000.
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Keywords
British Commonwealth Coins, British Commonwealth and Empire Coins