This 1953 5-cent coin from The Royal Canadian Mint features a striking bust of a young Queen Elizabeth II and an intricate beaver design, making it a captivating addition for collectors. Graded MS-64 by ICCS, this chromium-plated steel piece not only showcases Canadian artistry but also holds value with its historical significance and limited availability.
- Issuer: The Royal Canadian Mint
- Year: 1953
- Face Value: 5 Cents
- Composition: Chromium plated steel
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 27 years of age, wearing a wreath, facing right.
- Reverse: A beaver, over the inscription “CANADA”, is surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf.
- Grade: MS-64 (ICCS)
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 50, Schön# 49