1962 Canadian 5-Cent Beaver Nickel Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

1962 Canadian 5-Cent Beaver Nickel Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

5 Cents - Elizabeth II, Laureate Bust (1953 - 1964)

The initial design of the new Queen (obverse) for the 1953 issue had a high relief, laureate portrait which did not strike well on the coins. Later that year, the relief was lowered and the hair and shoulder detail re-engraved. Most popularly among the changes were the two lines at the shoulder, representing a fold in the gown dubbed later as 'shoulder fold (SF)' and 'no shoulder fold (NSF)'. There is another notable change in the positioning of the legend in line with the rim denticles and in letter styling. 

Obverse

Coin depicts the Laureate Bust design of Queen Elizabeth II with the Latin inscription:
ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA meaning "Elizabeth II, by the grace of God, the Queen

Reverse

Features a beaver on a rock-studded mound of earth rising out of the water. At the left is a log which the beaver has been chewing.

Packaging

1962 Canadian 5-Cent Beaver Nickel comes from an original roll and in brilliant uncirculated condition.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.

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