{"product_id":"1954-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms64-sf-elizabeth-ii","title":"1954 Canadian 5 Cent — ICCS MS-64 | SF (Shoulder Fold) | Elizabeth II","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1954 Canadian Five Cent — ICCS Certified MS-64 | Shoulder Fold Variety | Near Gem Uncirculated\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn outstanding near-gem example of the highly collectible \u003cstrong\u003e1954 Canadian Five Cent — Shoulder Fold (SF) Variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Coin Certification Service (ICCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and graded \u003cstrong\u003eMS-64 (Near Gem Mint State)\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertification Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS-64 (Near Gem Mint State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e SF (Shoulder Fold)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e LD 574\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifying Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-sided (dodecagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mary Gillick (Queen Elizabeth II effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emanuel Hahn (Beaver design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Shoulder Fold Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eShoulder Fold (SF)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1954 Canadian five cent marks the \u003cstrong\u003efirst year of Queen Elizabeth II’s effigy\u003c\/strong\u003e on Canadian coinage following the transition from George VI. The obverse features the elegant right-facing portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eQueen Elizabeth II\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mary Gillick, inscribed \u003cem\u003eELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA\u003c\/em\u003e. The reverse continues the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eBeaver design\u003c\/strong\u003e by Emanuel Hahn — a proud beaver perched on a log, with “5 CENTS” above and “CANADA 1954” below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package\/seal is not intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ICCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192668172506,"sku":"ICCS-LD574-1954-5C-MS64-SF","price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/13cc8a2d-38e0-450f-881a-1a18591d406d.jpg?v=1783708802","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1954-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms64-sf-elizabeth-ii","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}