5 Cents - Elizabeth II French-Canadian Regiment

€5,396.00
IssuerCanada
Year2000
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight5.3 g
Dimensions21.3 mm
Thickness1.85 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Susan Taylor
In circulation to
Reference(s) Ch#RC-520, KM#400
Obverse descriptionHead of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 64 years of age, wearing the royal diadem, necklace, and earrings, facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
(Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse descriptionA stick, drums, a belt and the badge of Les Voltigeurs de Québec, a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces. It is the first French Canadian regiment that was distinguished in both war and timesof peace, which was created in 1863
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CENTS 2000 CANADA
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage2000  - Proof - 34 024
Catalog ID2098753290
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