Quick Coinage Facts
Years Minted: 1911-1921
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (0.0346 ounces of silver)
Diameter Type: 15.5 mm
Weight: Silver 1.16 grams
Total Series Mintage: 53,159,413
Obverse Design: Bust Design
Reverse Design: Wreath
Unique Features:
Introduction
The obverse, designed by E.B MacKennal, features the bust of King George the V facing left. On the outer periphery are the words "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: ET REX IND: IMP:".
The reverse, designed W. H. J. Blakemore , features a wreath & crown that encircles the words "5 CENTS CANADA" with the date below. The reverse design was actually carried over from the Edward VII series beginning in 1903.
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Coin Varieties
3 Major Varieties
Variety 1 – 1911 “Godless” No - "DEI GRA" in motto
Variety 2 – 1912 to 1919 with “DEI GRA” in motto
Variety 3 – 1920 to 1921 Reduced Silver Content 80% silver, 20% copper (0.0300 ounces of silver)