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Canadian 5 cents, 1968: CM.23-2019

Object information

Awaiting location update

Titles

Canadian 5 cents, 1968

Maker(s)

Ruler: Elizabeth II (r. 1952-2022)
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Entities

Categories

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2019-01-28) by Museum collection boxes

Dating

Production date: AD 1968

Components of the work

Object composed of cupro-nickel Diameter 21 mm Die Axis 0 degrees Weight 4.56 g

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Crowned bust, right.

  • Text: ELIZABETH II D . G . REGINA
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: Beaver, left.

  • Text: 5 CENTS CANADA 1968
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

References and bibliographic entries

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.23-2019
Primary reference Number: 301624
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 5 August 2021 Updated: Tuesday 8 August 2023 Last processed: Wednesday 13 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Canadian 5 cents, 1968" Web page available at: https://data.fitzmuseum.cam.ac.uk/id/object/301624 Accessed: 2024-11-17 17:32:19

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