The 1937 Canadian 5-cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of nickel, weighing approximately 4.54 grams with a diameter of 21.21 mm and a plain (smooth) edge. It features the obverse design of King George VI’s bust facing left, created by Thomas Humphrey Paget, and the reverse shows a beaver sitting on a log, designed by G. E. Kruger-Gray. A distinctive dot appears after the date “1937” on the coin, part of its design balance. This coin is magnetic due to its nickel composition and has a medal alignment. Approximately 4.6 million were circulated, making it a classic piece of Canadian coinage from the pre-World War II era.
1937 – 5 Cents Canada
Canada 5 Cents Coins$1.50
The 1937 Canadian 5-cent coin, known as the “Dot” variety, is a nickel coin featuring the bust of King George VI on the obverse and a beaver on a log on the reverse, with a small dot placed after the date 1937 to balance the design. It has a weight of 4.54 grams, a diameter of 21.21 mm, magnetic properties, a plain edge, and was minted by the Royal Canadian Mint.
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Please login| Weight (g) | 4.54 |
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| Mintage | 4400450 |
| Diameter (mm) | 21.21 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1,7 |
| Composition | 99% Nickel |
| Mint by | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Circulation | Circulated |
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