1950 – 5 Cents Canada

The 1950 Canadian 5-cent coin, made of nickel, features a plain smooth edge with a diameter of 21.3 mm and a weight of 4.54 grams. The obverse side displays a bust of King George VI, designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX.” The reverse side, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray, depicts the classic beaver sitting on a log, with the inscriptions “5 CENTS” and “CANADA 1950.” This coin has a magnetic property due to its nickel composition and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint with a circulation mintage of approximately 11.95 million. There is also a recognized variety known as the “Double HP” from the same year featuring doubled lettering, which is rarer and more valuable among collectors.