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5 Cents

Canadian Five Cents (Nickel)

Canada, Royal Canadian Mint · 1936

A silver-colored nickel featuring the crowned bust of King George V on the obverse and a large numeral 5 flanked by two maple leaves and the country name on the reverse.

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

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Overview

A silver-colored nickel featuring the crowned bust of King George V on the obverse and a large numeral 5 flanked by two maple leaves and the country name on the reverse.

Historical significance

Issued during the later part of the Great Depression and the final year of King George V's reign (though he passed away in January 1936, his portrait continued to be used until new designs were prepared for George VI). This specific year is also famous for the rare 1936 Dot nickel variety.

Obverse (front)

Crown bust of King George V facing left, surrounded by the Latin legend 'GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:' (George V, by the grace of God, King and Emperor of India).

Reverse (back)

A large numeral '5' in the center with 'CANADA' above, 'CENTS' split to the sides, two stylized maple leaves at the lower left and right, and the date '1936' at the bottom.

Estimated value

$2-$10 in circulated condition, $15-$50+ in uncirculated condition

What drives this coin's value

Overall condition/grade, eye appeal, and the absence of environmental damage or cleaning marks. For 1936, the ultra-rare 'Dot' variety (less than 10 known) commands hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on the king's hair, crown details, and highest points of the maple leaves)

Mintage & rarity

Mintage of approximately 5,618,290. Common for the standard date, though condition dictates true value.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and metallic composition. Counterfeits for standard date 1936 nickels are rare due to low collector value, but beware of altered dates or added 'dots' meant to simulate the famous 1936 Dot rarity.

Notable varieties & errors

The 1936 'Dot' variety features a small raised dot below the date, struck in 1937 due to a die shortage, which is one of the rarest and most expensive Canadian coins.

Similar coins

Canadian nickel issues from neighboring years in the George V series (1922-1936) which share a very similar reverse and obverse layout.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean cotton gloves if uncirculated. Store in a cool, dry environment in archival-safe coin holders (PVC-free). Avoid harsh chemical cleaning or polishing.

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Overview

Historical significance

Obverse (front)

Reverse (back)

Estimated value

What drives this coin's value

Grade assessment

Mintage & rarity

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Notable varieties & errors

Similar coins

Care & preservation

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