1955 Canadian 5 Cent — ICCS MS-64 | Elizabeth II | Beaver

1955 Canadian Five Cent — ICCS Certified MS-64 | Near Gem Uncirculated | Elizabeth II

A beautifully preserved near-gem example of the 1955 Canadian Five Cent piece, 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 collectible uncirculated examples of this date.

Certification Details

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1955
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Grade: MS-64 (Near Gem Mint State)
• Comments: None
• Certification No.: EC 820
• 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

Design & Historical Significance

The obverse features the elegant right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, inscribed ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse showcases the beloved Beaver design by Emanuel Hahn — a proud beaver perched on a log surrounded by water, with “5 CENTS” above and “CANADA 1955” below. The 1955 issue represents the second year of Elizabeth II’s effigy on Canadian coinage, with the Gillick portrait still in its original form before the later modifications introduced in 1965.

Why This Coin Belongs in Your Collection

Imagine holding a coin struck at the Ottawa Mint in the mid-1950s, preserved in near-gem uncirculated condition with its full nickel brilliance and crisp beaver reverse still razor-sharp after more than 70 years. At MS-64, this 1955 five cent offers exceptional eye appeal and strong collector appeal, making it an ideal addition to a date set of Canadian Elizabeth II nickels or a type collection of mid-century Canadian coinage.

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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