Description
Throughout its history, each of the nickel’s transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself, and a Mint that would come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective look at the history of five-cent coins issued by the Royal Canadian Mint; it concludes with the 1967 five-cent coin design, which commemorated the centennial anniversary of Confederation.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $109.95
Item Number: 135341
UPC: 6-23932-06259-7
Composition: Fine silver
Mintage: 8,500
Weight (g)*: 31.83
Diameter (mm): 40
Face Value: 5-cent
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Alex Colville
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box
SPECIAL FEATURES
- The 1967 five-cent coin is the fifth coin in the Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series, which follows the evolution of Canada’s 5-cent circulation coin throughout the Royal Canadian Mint’s history.
- In keeping with the historical context, the effigy of there igning monarch at the time of each coin’s original issue date is featured on the obverse of these new coins.
- This coin’s 40mm diameter size makes it double the size of the original, allowing for a larger canvas that offers a more detailed view of each coin’s reverse image.
- This proof coin is certified 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating.
- A beautiful addition to any Canadiana-, history-themed and circulation coin collections.
- A great opportunity to revisit a key Canadian milestone, and one of the most memorable years in Canada’s history.
DESIGN
This 5-cent coin is c 99.99% pure silver, with a diameter of 40 millimetres and a metal weight of 31.83 grams. The reverse features the unique commemorative design by famed Canadian painter Alex Colville that adorned the five-cent circulation coin in 1967. Using multiple finishes and selective gold plating to further enhance the design, this recreation of the hopping rabbit is rendered in fine detail and on a larger scale, allowing a closer look at the original design featured on the centennial nickel. Engraved on the reverse is the face value “5 CENTS”, the word “CANADA” and the updated year “2015”. The obverse features the second effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.
