5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Cypher; Gold) 2012 front

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Cypher; Gold) 2012 back

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Cypher; Gold) 2012 photo

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Royal Cypher; Gold

2012 year


Gold (.9999)	3.13 g	16 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	Gold (.9999)
Weight	3.13 g
Diameter	16 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#77134
Rarity index	94%

Reverse

The official diamond jubilee emblem and the Royal Cypher (Elizabeth II's monogram)

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1952 2012
EIIR
5 DOLLARS

Engraver: Christie Paquet

Edge

Milled

Comment

The royal monogram is the mark of a monarch, much like his or her coat of arms. It has been used by British royalty since the reign of Henry VIII. Usually, the monogram consists of the initial letters of the monarch's name and title, set beneath a symbol of power, such as a crown. Unlike the interlaced letters of an ordinary monogram, those of the royal monogram are detached.

In Queen Elizabeth II's monogram - EIIR - the letters E and II stand for Elizabeth II, and the letter R refers to her title of Queen, or Regina in Latin. Above the monogram is the St. Edward's Crown, which has been used for the coronations of Britain's monarchs since the restoration of the monarchy and the accession of Charles II to the throne in 1661.

The royal monogram appears on orders, decorations, medals and escutcheons. In Canada, a constitutional monarchy that recognizes Her Majesty as head of state, the monogram is often surrounded by a crown or garland of maple leaves, symbolizing the unique alliance of the Queen's power and the sovereignty of the Canadian people. Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Le monogramme royal est la marque d’un monarque, un peu comme ses armoiries. Les membres de la royauté britannique s’en servent depuis le règne d’Henri VIII. Habituellement, le monogramme est constitué des lettres initiales du nom du monarque ainsi que celles de son titre, le tout figurant sous un symbole de pouvoir, telle une couronne. Contrairement aux lettres entrelacées d’un monogramme ordinaire, celles du monogramme royal sont détachées.

Dans le monogramme de la reine Elizabeth II – EIIR – les lettres E et II correspondent à Elizabeth II, et la lettre R renvoie à son titre de reine, soit Regina en latin. Au-dessus du monogramme figure la couronne de Saint-Édouard, laquelle a servi aux couronnements des monarques de Grande-Bretagne depuis la restauration de la monarchie et l’accès de Charles II au trône en 1661.

Le monogramme royal figure sur les ordres, les décorations, les médailles et les écussons. Au Canada, monarchie constitutionnelle qui reconnaît Sa Majesté à la tête de l’État, on voit souvent le monogramme entouré d’une couronne ou d’une guirlande de feuilles d’érable; c’est le symbole de l’alliance unique du pouvoir de la reine et de la souveraineté du peuple canadien.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2012 Canadian $5 Elizabeth II (Royal Cypher; Gold) non-circulating coin is that it has a very low mintage of only 1,500 coins, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2012	1538	-	-	-	-	-	-

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 (Royal Cypher; Gold) 2012 coin.