5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Map of North America) 1973 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Map of North America) 1973 back
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Map of North America) 1973 photo

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Map of North America

1973 year
Silver (.925) 24.3 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1973
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#10978
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

A map of North America with the denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Olympiade
XXI
Montréal Olympiad
1976
5 Dollars

Designer: Georges Huel

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 1973 Canadian Silver $5 Elizabeth II (Map of North America) coin is that it was part of a special series of coins issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Mint. The coin features a unique map of North America on the reverse side, which was designed by renowned Canadian artist and cartographer, John P. M. de la Vega. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and cooperation between Canada and the United States, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1973  165203 - - - - - -

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 (Map of North America) 1973 coin.