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5 Canadian Cents 1951 - 200 years since nickel identification
5 Canadian Cents 1951 - 200 years since nickel identification
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General Description : The identification of nickel. In 1751, Swedish scientist A.F. Cronstedt successfully identified and named nickel. Canada, the world's largest nickel producer, commemorated the discovery with Stephen Trenka's design depicting a nickel refinery.
Composition: 99.9% nickel (special 5 cents) 1951 to 1954 Composition: chrome plated steel (current coin)
Mintage shows total year production of both types
Obv. Description : George VI (1937-1952)
Father of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, his effigy appeared on Canadian coins from 1937 to 1952. From 1948 to 1952 the inscription read GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA:REX. The reference ET IND:IMP: meaning "George VI, Emperor of India," was discontinued after India became independent in 1947.
Rev. Description : nickel refinery in the center with the dates 1751-1951.
3 maple leaves in the bottom
Catalog code : KM# 48
Mintage : 9,028,507
Diameter : 21.20 mm.
Thickness : 1.00 mm.
Weight : 4.5500 g.
Material : Nickel
Orientation : Medal
Mint : Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type : plain
Designer : Stephen Trenka
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