5 Cents - Elizabeth II (The Beaver) 2022 front 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (The Beaver) 2022 back
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5 Cents - Elizabeth II The Beaver

2022 year
Silver (.9999) 157.6 g 65.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2022
Value
5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
157.6 g
Diameter
65.25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#323847
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

The reverse combines Kruger Gray's five-cent circulation coin design with an expanded scene by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc; set in Canada's boreal forest, the iconic beaver has been re-imagined as a member of a colony that is busily constructing a dam.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
2022
K·G

Designers: George Kruger Gray, Pierre Leduc

Edge

Serrated

Comment

RCM# 204141 - 5 oz. Pure Silver Six-Coin Subscription Series – The Bigger Picture – Mintage: 1,300 (2022)

The Bigger Picture zooms in on Canada’s circulation coins and zooms out to reveal there’s a lot more story to discover! Like a coin within a coin, each circulation design is re-created on a larger 5 oz. fine silver piece that provides an extended canvas for the engraved-only art.

Pull back and see the bigger picture on these six coins.

Coin #1: Bluenose (priced at $599.95)
Coin #2: Beaver (priced at $599.95, expected ship date of March 2022)
Coin #3: Caribou (priced at $599.95, expected ship date of May 2022)
Coin #4: Coat of Arms (priced at $599.95, expected ship date of July 2022)
Coin #5: Loon (priced at $599.95, expected ship date of September 2022)
Coin #6: Polar Bear (priced at $599.95, expected ship date of November 2022)
SPECIAL SUBSCRIPTION CASE! Coin #3 comes packaged in a gorgeous wooden display case that contains an insert for all six coins. The other 5 coins in the series are individually shipped in die-cut (clear plastic sleeve) that serve as temporary holders until the coins can be added to your display case.
5 OZ. OF PURE SILVER! Each of these coins is crafted from five ounces of the world’s finest silver (99.99% pure). That high silver content gives each coin a diameter of 65.25 mm and a metal weight of 157.6 g – the same as our popular Big Coin series – and that provides ample room for complex engraving and captivating designs.
GOLD PLATING ON COIN 5 AND 6! Selective gold plating adds a dazzling gleam to our finely engraved homage to the Loon and Polar Bear coins. It’s an upscale feature that mimics the look of the old-time favourite circulation coin designs.
LOW MINTAGE! An exciting collecting opportunity for those who love Canada’s circulation coins with a limited mintage. Only 1,300 coins are available worldwide.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.

Interesting fact

The 5 Cents - Elizabeth II (The Beaver) 2022 coin from Canada is unique because it features a beaver, which is a symbol of Canada, on the reverse side, while the obverse side features Queen Elizabeth II. This coin is made of silver (.9999) and weighs 157.6 grams, making it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and those interested in Canadian culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2022  1300 - - - - - -

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