The 1928 Canadian 5 cent coin is composed entirely of nickel, weighs 4.54 grams, and measures 21.21 mm in diameter, with a plain (smooth) edge and a magnetic property due to its metal content. Minted by the Royal Mint for circulation, it features on the obverse the left-facing bust of King George V with the inscription “GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP:”, designed by Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal, while the reverse shows two maple leaves flanking the words “CANADA FIVE 5 CENTS 1928,” designed by William Henry James Blakemore. The coin had a mintage of 4,588,725 pieces and is notable for being part of the nickel “small” 5 cent series used from 1922 to 1936.
1928 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1928 Canadian 5 cent coin is a nickel coin featuring King George V on the obverse, two maple leaves and the denomination on the reverse, weighs 4.54 grams, has a diameter of 21.21 mm, and was minted by the Royal Mint with a plain edge.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 4588725 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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