5 Cents - Elizabeth II - Dodecagonal; 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1962)

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obverse of 5 Cents - Elizabeth II - Dodecagonal; 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1962) coin with KM# 50a from Canada. Inscription: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA MG
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reverse of 5 Cents - Elizabeth II - Dodecagonal; 1'st Portrait (1955 - 1962) coin with KM# 50a from Canada. Inscription: 5 CENTS CANADA 1961
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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
Magnetic
Currency Value (USD) 0.04
Orientation Medal orientation ↑↑
Demonetized

Obverse

Engraved by Mary Gillick
Lettering:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA MG

Reverse

Engraved by George Edward Kruger Gray
Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1961

Edge

Description:
Smooth
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

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