5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fencing) 1976 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Fencing) 1976 back
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Fencing

1976 year
Silver (.925) 24.3 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
24.3 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#10259
Rarity index
25%

Reverse

Swordsmen below the Olympic logo. The design comes out of a contest. It is made from photographs.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Olympiade
XXI
Montréal 1976 Olympiad
5 Dollars

Designer: Shigeo Fukada

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Mintage is an estimation and for both 5$ coin of this serie.
Circulation finish mintage includes also Proof finish coins.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1976 Canadian Silver $5 Elizabeth II (Fencing) coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the 1976 Summer Olympics, which were held in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The coin features a unique design depicting Queen Elizabeth II in a fencing pose, which was not a common theme on coins at the time. Additionally, the coin was made of .925 silver, which is a higher purity than the standard .900 silver used in many other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976  82302 - - - - - -

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