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Canada 5 Cents 1917 – Canada

Canada 5 Cents 1917 – Canada

Regular price $17.99 CAD
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Product Description

Canada 5 Cents 1917 – Canada

This Canadian Silver 5 cent piece was during the reign of King George V (1910-1936).

Coin Highlights:
  • Actual Silver weight of 0.0336 oz.
  • This coin is in Almost Uncirculated condition.
  • Obverse: Crowned bust of George V facing left.
  • Reverse: Crown above denomination and date within a wreath.

 

Varieties and features

5 cents 1917

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 5,521,373
  • Alloy and composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver)
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 1.17 g
  • Fineness: 0.925
  • Actual precious weight: 1.08225 g
  • Diameter: 15.5 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :
    • Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1917
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of king George V.
    • Reverse: Crown on top with 22 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
    • Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
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