The 1947 Canadian 5-cent coin, commonly known as the “Beaver Nickel,” features a 12-sided shape and is made of 100% nickel, weighing 4.54 grams with a diameter of 21.3 mm. The obverse depicts a bare-headed portrait of King George VI with the Latin inscription “GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP,” meaning “George VI, by the grace of God, the King and Emperor of India.” The reverse shows a beaver sitting on a rock, which is a classic Canadian symbol. Notably, some 1947 issues include a tiny maple leaf mark after the date, which was added because after India gained independence in 1947, the Mexican titles of the King needed to be changed, but the new dies were not yet ready. This maple leaf distinguishes coins minted in early 1948 but dated 1947. The coin is magnetic due to its nickel composition, and around 7.6 million were minted.
1947 – 5 Cents Canada
Pièces 5 Cents du Canada$1.50
The 1947 Canadian 5-cent coin is a 12-sided nickel coin featuring King George VI on the obverse with the inscription “GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP” and a beaver on the reverse, with a notable variant having a small maple leaf beside the date due to India’s independence affecting the King’s title; it weighs 4.54 grams, has a diameter of 21.3 mm, and a mintage of approximately 7.6 million.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 7603724 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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