1999-p Canada 5-cent, Test Coin, Circulation

In 1999, the Royal Canadian Mint issued a set of coins from 1-cent to 50-cent, struck on nickel-plated steel blanks to test a new generation of these denominations. Each coin features a “P” composition mark below the effigy of the Queen.

Composition: Multi-ply nickel plated steel

Diameter: 21.10 mm

Weight: 3.95 g

Thickness: 1.76 mm

Edge: Plain

The coin shown in the pictures is a business strike in mint state condition.