{"product_id":"1955-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms64-elizabeth-ii","title":"1955 Canadian 5 Cent — ICCS MS-64 | Elizabeth II | Beaver","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1955 Canadian Five Cent — ICCS Certified MS-64 | Near Gem Uncirculated | Elizabeth II\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved near-gem example of the \u003cstrong\u003e1955 Canadian Five Cent piece\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 collectible uncirculated examples of this date.\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 1955\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\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e EC 820\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\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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 showcases the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eBeaver design\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine 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.\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":48192684261594,"sku":"ICCS-EC820-1955-5C-MS64","price":60.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/55014fe3-f0a6-4bb4-800b-a49ad4a67e07.jpg?v=1783709372","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1955-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms64-elizabeth-ii","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}