5 Cents - George VI (steel) 1951-1952 front 5 Cents - George VI (steel) 1951-1952 back
5 Cents - George VI (steel) 1951-1952 photo
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5 Cents - George VI steel

 
Chromium plated steel 4.54 g 21.234 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
King
George VI (1936-1952)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1951-1952
Value
5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Chromium plated steel
Weight
4.54 g
Diameter
21.234 mm
Thickness
1.7 mm
Shape
Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#406
Rarity index
7%

Reverse

A beaver, over the inscription "CANADA", is surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1951
K·G

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Plain

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