5 Cents – Canada
Standard circulation coins
Series: 1953 Canada circulation coins
Context
Material
Diameter: 21.23 mm
Weight: 4.54 g
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Shape: Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique: Milled
Alignment: Medal alignment
References
KM: #Click to copy to clipboard50
Numista: #405
Value
Exchange value: 0.05 CAD = $0.04
Inflation-adjusted value: 0.57 CAD
Obverse
Inscription:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
M·G·
M·G·
Translation:
Elizabeth II by the Grace of God Queen
M·G·
M·G·
Script: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Designer: Mary Gillick
Reverse
Inscription:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1953
K·G
CANADA
1953
K·G
Script: Latin
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Mints
| Name | Mark |
|---|---|
| Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa | — |
Mintings
| Year | Mint Mark | Mintage | Quality | Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | — | — | ||
| 1954 | — | 6,998,662 |
🌱 Very Common