About the Design:

Obverse
Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA
SB

Unabridged legend: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA

Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God

Reverse
A beaver, over the inscription "CANADA", surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
2006
K·G

Proof Coins

The term "proof" refers to the coin's finish. The Mint recognizes a proof coin as “a specially made coin distinguished by sharpness of detail, usually with a brilliant mirror-like surface.” Proof coins are struck at least twice and treated with special dies which make their features more defined, detailed, and glossy.

Metal           Nickel plated Steel
Weight            3.95 g
Diameter    21.2 mm
Thickness    1.76 mm