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1979 Issue
1979
Nickel
0.1479 oz
.9999 pure
0.1479 oz
31,174 minted
5 cents CAD
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5 cents 1979 - Specimen

1979

A 1979.9999 nickel 5 cents weighing 0.1479 oz (4.6g), 21.2 mm diameter. Reverse: Beaver on log; CANADA above, 5 CENTS below. Mintage: 31,174. Specimen finish.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.1479 oz (4.60 g)
Mintage 31,174
Denomination 5 cents
Diameter 21.2 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Specimen
Series Specimen Set
Obverse Arnold Machin
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $2-$5 CAD
Status Available
Identification Tips
21.2 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Nickel.
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Collector Research Notes

Beaver on log; CANADA above, 5 CENTS below

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