(Jun 12, 2017)
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This legal tender, five cent coin is struck in one full troy ounce of 99.99% pure silver
The obverse design depicts Stephen Trenka’s 1951 commemorative nickel design, which was originally engraved by the Mint’s legendary master engraver, Thomas Shingles
Here, the original 12-sided coin design has been enhanced with multiple finishes and selective gold plating, which bring added depth and definition to the iconic image
Also engraved on the obverse are the word “CANADA” and the face value “5 CENTS”, while the original commemorative dates have been updated to reflect the current year “2015
” The reverse features the effigy of King George VI (by Thomas Humphrey), the reigning monarch from 1936 to 1952
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