5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Howling Wolf) 2012 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Howling Wolf) 2012 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Howling Wolf) 2012 photo
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Howling Wolf

2012 year
Bimetallic: niobium clad silver (.925) centre in silver (.925) ring 8.5 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2012
Value
5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: niobium clad silver (.925) centre in silver (.925) ring
Weight
8.5 g
Diameter
28 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#32227
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

A howling wolf in the light of a winter moon

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
JDM
5 DOLLARS

Engraver: John Mantha

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Series of 4 pieces illustrating the full moons of the Algonquin people:
MRC# 113355 - Full deer moon (thunder or summer moon)
MRC# 113364 - Hunter's full moon (journey moon or dying moon)
MRC# 113371 - Full wolf moon (snow moon or old moon)
MRC# 113378 - Full pink moon (April moon, a tribute to pink flowers like the wild phlox that comes out in spring)à
MRC# 116529 - Set of 4 pieces, run 7,500

Outer ring: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu
Obverse inner core: 92.5% Ag, 7.5% Cu
Reverse inner core: Niobium
Silver content: 6.56 g, 0.21 tr oz
Weight: 8.5 g (including 1.4 g Niobium)

Algonquin clock
The Amerindian tribes that made up the Algonquin people relied on the moon to mark time. They named each full moon according to the seasonal activities of the current cycle. Their immense territory stretched from Lake Superior to the Atlantic seaboard, giving rise to a wide variety of names throughout the Algonquin community. The full moons of the deer, hunter and wolf and the full pink moon represent summer, autumn, winter and spring respectively.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Howling Wolf coin features a unique design that showcases a wolf howling at the moon, surrounded by a circle of silver. The use of bimetallic material gives the coin a distinctive look, with the niobium clad silver center creating a striking contrast with the silver ring. This coin is a rare and beautiful addition to any coin collection.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  7496 - - - - - -

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