5 Cent Canada Copper/Nickel

1965-1981,
KM-60, Schön-60 Country Canada Years 1965-1981 Value 5 Cents Metal Nickel Weight 4.54 g Diameter 21.21 mm
Obverse The portrait in right profile of Elizabeth II, when she was 39 years old, is surrounded with inscription. NOTE: smaller size of portrait beginning with 1979 coinage Lettering: ELIZABETH II D · G · REGINA Translation: Elizabeth II, Queen by the grace of God Engraver: Arnold Machin Arnold Machin O.B.E., R.A. was a British artist, sculptor, coin and stamp designer. Reverse A beaver, over the inscription “CANADA”, is surrounded with the facial value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf Lettering: 5 CENTS K· G CANADA 1965 Engraver: George Kruger Gray George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.