1954 Canadian 5 Cent — ICCS MS-64 | SF (Shoulder Fold) | Elizabeth II

1954 Canadian Five Cent — ICCS Certified MS-64 | Shoulder Fold Variety | Near Gem Uncirculated

An outstanding near-gem example of the highly collectible 1954 Canadian Five Cent — Shoulder Fold (SF) Variety, independently certified by the International Coin Certification Service (ICCS) and graded MS-64 (Near Gem Mint State). The coin displays strong, vibrant mint lustre with a well-executed strike and only minor scattered contact marks — placing it firmly in the upper tier of what collectors can realistically acquire for this sought-after variety.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1954
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Grade: MS-64 (Near Gem Mint State)
• Variety: SF (Shoulder Fold)
• Certification No.: LD 574
• Certifying Body: ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)

Coin Specifications

• Composition: 99.9% Nickel
• Shape: 12-sided (dodecagonal)
• Diameter: 21.2 mm
• Weight: 4.54 g
• Edge: Plain
• Obverse Designer: Mary Gillick (Queen Elizabeth II effigy)
• Reverse Designer: Emanuel Hahn (Beaver design)
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa

About the Shoulder Fold Variety

The Shoulder Fold (SF) variety is one of the most recognized and actively collected varieties in all of Canadian numismatics. It is distinguished by a clearly defined fold of fabric visible on Queen Elizabeth II’s shoulder on the obverse — a detail resulting from a modified working die. The SF variety commands a significant premium over the No Shoulder Fold (NSF) issue at all grade levels, and high-grade Mint State examples are genuinely scarce in today’s market.

Design & Historical Significance

The 1954 Canadian five cent marks the first year of Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy on Canadian coinage following the transition from George VI. The obverse features the elegant right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, inscribed ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse continues the beloved Beaver design by Emanuel Hahn — a proud beaver perched on a log, with “5 CENTS” above and “CANADA 1954” below.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding a coin that captures two milestones at once — the first year of a new monarch on Canadian coinage, in the premium Shoulder Fold variety, preserved in near-gem uncirculated condition with full original lustre. Whether you are building a variety set of Canadian nickels, collecting first-year Elizabeth II issues, or seeking a certified coin with strong collector demand, this MS-64 SF example delivers on every level.

Encapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package/seal is not intact.

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