2015 Canada Silver Legacy of the Canadian Nickel (Identification)
Throughout its history, the Canadian nickel has transformed and reveals the growth of a mint that would eventually come into its own. This new "Legacy of the Canadian Nickel" series from the prestigious Royal Canadian Mint will feature 5-cent coins. This series continues with the 1951 five-cent coin design that commemorated the 200th anniversary of the identification of nickel as an element.
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Coin highlights
- Contains 1 oz of .9999 fine Silver.
- Comes in a maroon clamshell with a graphic outer box.
- Obverse: Effigy of King George VI.
- Reverse: Features Stephen Trenka’s 1951 commemorative nickel design of a nickel refinery with three maple leaves below it.
- Offers a detailed recreation of the original design, while multiple finishes and expert sculpting further enhance the image by adding more depth.
- Each coin within the series is faithful to the original design and includes the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time of the coin’s original issue date.
Specifications
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2015 |
| Grade | Proof |
| Legal-tender face value | 5 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 1.0000 troy oz |
| Purity | .9999 |
| Diameter | 36.07 mm |
| Thickness | 3.29 mm |
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Background
Throughout its history, each of the nickel’s transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself, and a Mint that would quickly come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective look at the history of 5-cent coins minted by the Royal Canadian Mint; it continues with the two maple leaves design used from 1922 to 1936 that first earned the 5-cent coin its “nickel” nickname.
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