1912-1919 - George V - Canadian Five Cents

The Canadian five-cent coin, commonly called a nickel, is a coin worth five cents or one-twentieth of a Canadian dollar. It was patterned on the corresponding coin in the neighbouring United States. Starting 4 February 2013, after the elimination of the penny, it became the smallest valued coin in the currency.

Years: 1858-1919
Mass: 1.167 g
Diameter: 14.494 mm
Shape: Round
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper

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Canadian Circulation 5 Cents
Source: mint.ca

The beaver has a long history in Canada as both commodity and cultural icon. The Hurons honoured the beaver hundreds of years ago as the totem of their tribe. Native peoples used the beaver emblem to sign treaties with the first colonists. Since then the beaver has appeared in the heraldic bearings of Québec City and Montreal and even marked Canada's first postage stamp. The beaver coin design was created by Canadian artist G.E. Kruger Gray and was first used in 1937.

Years: 1908 - 1919
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 1.167
Diameter (mm): 14.494
Thickness (mm): n/a
Mintage: n/a

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Canada: 1911-1921 George V Five Cents
typesets.wikidot.com

The obverse, designed by E.B MacKennal, features the bust of King George the V facing left. On the outer periphery are the words "GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: ET REX IND: IMP:".

Quick Coinage Facts

Years Minted: 1911-1921
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (0.0346 ounces of silver)
Diameter Type: 15.5 mm
Weight: Silver 1.16 grams
Total Series Mintage: 53,159,413
Obverse Design: Bust Design
Reverse Design: Wreath

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5 Cents - George V
Source: en.numista.com

KM# 22
Features
Country Canada
Years 1912-1919
Value 5 Cents (0.05 CAD)
Metal Silver (.9250)
Weight 1.167 g
Diameter 15.494 mm
Engravers Edgar Bertram MacKennal (obverse)
W.H.J. Blakemore (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized yes
Edge Reeded

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