Obverse: The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (Canada follows a constitutional monarchy, under which Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was also the monarch of Canada). The words ELIZABETH II are inscribed at the top, with the denomination 5 DOLLARS and the year of issue, 2013, at the bottom.
Reverse: The reverse depicts a buffalo, with the coin's silver purity 9999 underneath. The country's name CANADA is inscribed at the top, and at the bottom, the name of the precious metal is indicated in French (ARGENT PUR) and English (FINE SILVER), along with the weight 1 OZ.
About the coin: This silver coin was issued in Canada in 2013 by the Royal Canadian Mint, located in Ottawa.
