What is a Canadian 5 cent coin?

The denomination (i.e., the Canadian five-cent piece) had been introduced in 1858 as a small, thin sterling silver coin, that was colloquially known as a "fish scale", not a nickel. The larger base metal version made of nickel, and called a "nickel", was introduced as a Canadian coin in 1922, originally as 99.9% nickel metal.

What is a Canadian nickel 5 cent?

Canada nickel five cents have been in circulation since 1922 and have undergone several design and composition changes over the years, making them popular among collectors. The first nickel five-cent coin featured a beaver on the reverse side, which has since become an iconic Canadian symbol.

What is a 5 cent coin?

Due to the aforementioned rise in nickel prices, since 1982, five-cent pieces composed of 99.9% nickel have been slowly removed from circulation to be melted by the Royal Canadian Mint. Only cupronickel and modern multi-ply plated steel five-cent pieces are considered "circulation coins".