This 1954 five-cent coin from the Bank of Canada showcases a youthful bust of Queen Elizabeth II, beautifully rendered in chromium plated steel, making it a striking addition to any collection. Graded MS-63 by ICCS and featuring a charming beaver design flanked by maple leaves, this piece is a must-have for collectors and investors alike, referenced as KM# 50 and Schön# 49.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1954
- 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-63 (ICCS)
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 50, Schön# 49