Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at age 77, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. Effigy is accompanied by special markings consisting of double dates `1952` and `2022,` separated by four pearls representing the four effigies that have adorned Canadian coins during the reign of Elizabeth II. Background is sunburst finish.
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
1952
••••
2022
SB
5 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God)
Reverse description
Portrait of a polar bear (Ursus maritimus) mother with two cubs, one cub standing and leaning against mother, one walking right in foreground. “Mother and cub” paw print privy mark to left, sunburst finish background. Inscription with denomination and purity surrounding reverse.