5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Five Blessings; Colored) 2014 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Five Blessings; Colored) 2014 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Five Blessings; Colored) 2014 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Five Blessings; Colored

2014 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2014
Value
5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#136908
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

A bat for happiness, a deer for career success, a crane for long life, and two magpies for joy.

The right side of the coin is richly decorated with circular imagery overlaid with the Chinese symbol used to offer a wish for good fortune.

Scripts: Chinese, Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
FINE SILVER 9999 1 OZ ARGENT PUR 9999

Translation:
招 財 進 寶
Ushering in wealth and prosperity

Edge

Reeded

Comment

There are 2 versions of this coin in 2014, one with bullion finish and this one with numismatic proof finish and color application.

Greetings are an integral part of Chinese culture. By presenting them to the recipient through a coin, medal or other traditional method, the giver expresses a wish or hope for future happiness.

Written and spoken Chinese lends itself particularly well to symbolism and double meaning. Thanks to ideograms and the superimposition of similar-sounding words, the culture has evolved a tradition that uses letters, sounds and images to communicate very rich and profound messages. Chinese and Chinese-Canadians understand the nuances immediately.

This coin is adorned with a beautifully colored and engraved motif that conveys wishes of happiness, success, longevity, joy and good fortune to its owner.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.

Did you know?
- The ideogram corresponding to the word "chance" is not a formal or spoken word. It is used in certain regions to express a wish or hope for good fortune.
- In Chinese tradition, the number 5 has imperial significance and auspiciousness. In fact, it occupies a central position in the sequence of numbers from 0 to 9. At the Chinese imperial court, it corresponded to the number of repetitions of a motif or decoration.
- The concept of "future" and the corresponding word for bat (fu) are homophones in spoken Chinese. This is why the bat is a well-known symbol of "good omen".
- The notion of success, especially when linked to salary, is a homophone of the word for deer in spoken Chinese (lu). The deer is thus associated with qualities of endurance, longevity and grace, all of which guarantee an enviable position in life.
- The crane has long been a symbol of longevity. In art and literature, it is often depicted alongside elders and gods. The whiteness of its feathers evokes the silver hair of elders. This long-lived bird, with its high status in traditional imperial China, was ideally suited to represent longevity.
- The word Joy - xi - is the first sound in the phrase chattering magpie - xi que - making the chattering magpie a symbol of luck and happiness. When two chattering magpies are depicted face to face, as on this coin, the recipient's happiness is doubled.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2014 Canadian $5 Silver Coin - Elizabeth II (Five Blessings; Colored) is that it features a unique colored design, showcasing a vibrant red color on the blessings and a subtle shimmer on the Queen's crown. This colorful design was achieved through a special enameling process, making the coin truly stand out.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  4559 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Five Blessings; Colored) 2014 coin.