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5 Dollars - Elizabeth II September Birthstone

Features

Issuer Canada
Queen Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type Non-circulating coins
Year 2016
Value 5 Dollars
5 CAD = USD 3.59
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 7.96 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 1.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, Inlaid (Crystal elements)
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
358077
References RCM/MRC# 151286
Monnaie Royale Canadienne (https://www.mint.ca/)
, KM# 2110.9
Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes).

Series: 2016 Birthstones

Obverse

Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II CANADA D·G·REGINA
5 DOLLARS · 2016

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Engraver: Susan Taylor

Designer: Susanna Blunt

Reverse

Lotus pattern fills the background, a Swarovski crystal at top, dragon below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CRR

Edge

Serrated

Mint

Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

Birthstones have an undeniable mystical appeal, and this coin serves up all the beauty of a gem with an unexpected twist—it's accompanied by an auspicious and powerful dragon, and a background of highly symbolic lotus flowers.

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  2 990 Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 94 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 17.49 Search tips
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Actual silver weight: 0.256 oz
Current silver price: 68.34 USD/oz (see silver price )

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