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Reverse

5 Cents

Canadian Five Cents (Nickel)

Canada · 1936

A circulated Canadian nickel featuring King George V on the obverse and a large numeral 5 flanked by maple leaves on the reverse.

Country: Canada
Year: 1936
Denomination: 5 Cents
Metal: 80% Copper, 20% Nickel

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Overview

A circulated Canadian nickel featuring King George V on the obverse and a large numeral 5 flanked by maple leaves on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the reign of King George V, shortly before his death and the famous 1936 Dot nickel rarity, representing the coinage of the Great Depression era in Canada.

Obverse (front)

Crowned bust of King George V facing left, with the legend 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:'

Reverse (back)

Large numeral '5' in the center, flanked by two maple leaves, with 'CANADA', 'FIVE CENTS', and the year '1936' surrounding.

Estimated value

$1-$5 in circulated condition; higher for uncirculated specimens.

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition/grade, and presence of rare errors or varieties (such as the 1936 Dot variety).

Grade assessment

Very Fine (VF) - moderate wear on the high points of the portrait and leaves, but lettering and date are sharp.

Mintage & rarity

Mintage was 3,363,228; common overall, though the famous 1936 'Dot' variety is extremely rare.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Verify weight and dimensions; genuine nickel alloy has a distinct ring and non-magnetic properties (or very weakly magnetic depending on exact alloy, but generally copper-nickel 80/20 is not strongly magnetic like pure nickel).

Notable varieties & errors

The 1936 'Dot' nickel is one of Canadian numismatics' greatest rarities, featuring a small raised dot below the date.

Similar coins

Canadian five-cent coins from other years in the George V series (1922-1936).

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a cool, dry place in an inert 2x2 flip or coin capsule. Do not clean.

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