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5 Dollars – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Dr.Norman Bethune

Canada

Context

Year: 1998

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 65,831

Material

Diameter: 38 mm

Weight: 31.39 g

Silver weight: 31.39 g

Thickness: 3.3 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.99% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #316

Numista: #49119

Value

Exchange value: 5 CAD = $3.66

Bullion value: $89.20

Inflation-adjusted value: 8.96 CAD

Obverse

Description:

Queen Elizabeth II at 64, wearing the royal diadem and jewels, facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II · CANADA 1998 · 5 DOLLARS

Script: Latin

Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Reverse

Description:

Bethune, party. Date upper right.

Inscription:

NORMAN BETHUNE 1938

Script: Latin

Engravers: Ago Aarand, Stan Witten

Designer: Harry Chan

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1998	—	65,831	Proof

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