5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (June Birthstone) 2016 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (June Birthstone) 2016 back
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II June Birthstone

2016 year
Silver (.9999) 7.96 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
7.96 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled (Crystal elements)
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#358075
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Lotus pattern fills the background, a Swarovski crystal at top, dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CRR

Designer: Three Degrees Creative Inc.

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Birthstones have an undeniable mystical appeal, and this coin serves up all the beauty of a gem with an unexpected twist—it's accompanied by an auspicious and powerful dragon, and a background of highly symbolic lotus flowers.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Interesting fact

The 5 Dollar - Elizabeth II (June Birthstone) 2016 coin from Canada is unique because it features a square-cut Amethyst, the birthstone for June, set into the coin's design. This is the first time a square-cut gemstone has been used in a Canadian coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  2993 - - - - - -

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