| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 27 |
| 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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Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $0.30 VF $0.35 XF $0.45 UNC $1.75 |
