5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marathon) 1975 front 5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Marathon) 1975 back
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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Marathon

1975 year
Silver (.925) 24.3 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1975
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#19306
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Marathon runner, denomination below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Olympiade
XXI
Montréal 1976 Olympiad
5 Dollars

Engraver: Walter Ott

Designer: Leo Yerxa

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 1975 Canadian Silver Elizabeth II (Marathon) $5 non-circulating coin is that it was minted to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Canada in 1973, specifically to the city of Ottawa. The coin's design features a portrait of the Queen on one side and a marathon runner on the other, symbolizing the Queen's commitment to promoting physical fitness and sports. The coin was produced in a limited quantity of 25,000 pieces, making it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists and royalty enthusiasts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1975  89155 - - - - - -

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 (Marathon) 1975 coin.