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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Five Blessings; Silver Bullion Coinage
| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2014-2016 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#63469 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
FINE SILVER 9999 1 OZ ARGENT PUR 9999
Edge
Serrated
Comment
There are two silver versions of this coin in 2014, one with a proof finish and selective red coloring and the other without coloring with an ingot finish. There are also 2 2014 versions in $5 and $50 gold (without and with coloring respectively).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 superb colored and engraved motif that conveys wishes of happiness, success, longevity, joy and good fortune to its owner.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Canadian Silver Bullion Coinage $5 Elizabeth II (Five Blessings) coin is that it features a unique radial line pattern on the reverse side, which is not found on other coins in the series. This pattern adds an extra layer of security and authenticity to the coin, making it stand out from other coins.
