Summary
5 Cents, Issued by Canada, 1962
Minted by Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of the Quen facing right; around, ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA; artist's initials, M.G., incuse on 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 / 1962; artist's initials, K.G at left
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr John P. Sharples - Museum Victoria, 24 May 1989
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Date Issued
1962 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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 4.556 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
