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5 Dollars – Canada

Non-circulating coins

Canada

Context

Years: 1988–1989

Issuer: Canada

Ruler: Elizabeth II

Currency:

Dollar

(since 1858)

Total mintage: 103,999

Material

Diameter: 16 mm

Weight: 3.11 g

Platinum weight: 3.11 g

Thickness: 1.01 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 99.95% Platinum

Standard: Gold tenth ounce

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #164

Numista: #67539

Value

Exchange value: 5 CAD = $3.66

Bullion value: $0.00

Inflation-adjusted value: 11.82 CAD

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Queen Elizabeth II at age 37, wearing a tiara and facing right.

Inscription:

ELIZABETH II

5 DOLLARS

1989

Script: Latin

Designer: Arnold Machin

Reverse

Description:

Maple leaf motif.

Inscription:

CANADA

9995 9995

FINE PLATINUM 1/10 OZ PLATINE PUR

Script: Latin

Designer: Walter Ott

Edge

Serrated

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1988	—	74,000
1989	—	18,000
1989	—	11,999	Proof

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