5 Cents - Elizabeth II - Dodecagonal; 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1962)
Features
Denomination | 5 Cents |
Catalog Number | KM# 50a |
Weight (g) | 4.54 |
Diameter (mm) | 21.23 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
Composition: | Nickel |
Currency Value (USD) | 0.04 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA MG
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA MG
Reverse
Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1961
5 CENTS
CANADA
1961
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
1955 | 5,355,028 | Very Common | |
1956 | 9,399,854 | Very Common | |
1957 | 7,387,703 | Very Common | |
1958 | 7,607,521 | Very Common | |
1959 | 11,552,523 | Very Common | |
1960 | 37,157,433 | Very Common | |
1961 | 47,889,051 | Very Common | |
1962 | 46,307,305 | Very Common |