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Canada Queen Elizabeth II Nickel (1990-2003 type)
5 Cents (Nickel)

Canada Queen Elizabeth II Nickel (1990-2003 type)

Canada · Circa 1990-2003 (Exact year requires seeing the reverse side)

Silver-colored coin featuring the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diadem, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

Country
Canada
Year
Circa 1990-2003 (Exact year requires seeing the reverse side)
Denomination
5 Cents (Nickel)
Metal
Nickel (pre-2000) or Multi-ply plated steel (2000-2003)

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Overview

Silver-colored coin featuring the right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a diadem, designed by Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

Historical significance

This portrait was Canada's third effigy of Queen Elizabeth II and was the first to be designed by a Canadian artist. It marks a period of transition in Canadian minting technology from pure nickel to plated steel.

Estimated value

$0.05 - $0.50 (Face value to slight premium for uncirculated condition)

Care & preservation

Avoid cleaning with chemicals or abrasives. Store in a cool, dry place within a PVC-free coin holder to prevent oxidation or 'milk spots'.