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5 Cents - Edward VII

Issuer Royal Canadian Mint
Year 1902
Type Standard circulation coin
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Obverse description Right-facing crowned effigy of King Edward VII, rendered in high relief with a draped and robed bust. The king wears an imperial state crown and an ermine-collared robe with a jewelled collar visible at the truncation. The engraver's initials 'G.D.S.' appear at the base of the truncation. The circular legend surrounding the effigy reads 'EDWARDVS VII D.G. REX IMPERATOR', disposed between the left and right rims in raised Latin lettering.
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Obverse lettering EDWARDVS VII D.G. REX IMPERATOR
(Translation: Edward VII, King, and Emperor by the grace of God)
Reverse description The denomination '5 CENTS' is displayed prominently in the upper field, flanked by two crossed maple boughs tied at the base, symbolizing Canadian national identity. The word 'CANADA' appears in the central field, with the date '1902' positioned in the lower exergue. An imperial crown surmounts the entire design at the top, replacing the earlier Victorian crown used on predecessor issues. The overall composition is framed within a beaded inner border.
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