5 Cents - George VI - Discovery of Nickel (1951)
Features
Denomination | 5 Cents |
Catalog Number | KM# 48 |
Weight (g) | 4.55 |
Diameter (mm) | 21.2 |
Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
Shape: | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
Composition: | Nickel |
Currency Value (USD) | 0.03 |
Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas Humphrey Paget
Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
Description:
King George VI facing left.
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
Description:
King George VI facing left.
Reverse
Engraved by Stephen Trenka
Lettering:
CANADA
NICKEL 5
1751-1951 CENTS
Description:
Buildings with center tower divide dates and denomination.
CANADA
NICKEL 5
1751-1951 CENTS
Description:
Buildings with center tower divide dates and denomination.
Edge
Description:
Plain
Plain
Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
---|---|---|---|
ND (1951) | 9,028,507 | Very Common |