5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel, Canada

5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel, Canada, 1951 obverse image5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel, Canada, 1951 reverse image
5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1951
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Circulating commemorative coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Dodecagonal (12-sided)
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$25.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


A nickel refinery, above three maple leaves, is accompanied with the legend NICKEL 1751-1951, the face value and the inscription CANADA. Canada was then the first world nickel producer.

Engraver:


Stephen Trenka

Designer:


Stephen Trenka

Obverse

Description:


Head of King George VI facing left.

Engraver:


Thomas Shingles

Designer:


Thomas Humphrey Paget

Edge

Description:


Smooth

5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX HP

Reverse:


CANADA NICKEL 5 1751-1951 CENTS TS

5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

5 Cents - George VI Discovery of Nickel sizes
  • Weight:4.54 g
  • Diameter:21.234 mm
  • Thickness:1.70 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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