2015 Canadian 5-Cent Legacy of the Canadian Nickel: The Crossed Maple Boughs - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

2015 Canadian 5-Cent Legacy of the Canadian Nickel: The Crossed Maple Boughs - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coin

On January 2, 1908, the opening of the Ottawa branch of the Royal Mint marked the dawn of a new era. Although the tooling continued to be crafted by Royal Mint engravers in London, coins were now being produced in Canada, for Canada, at the Sussex Drive location in Ottawa, Ont.

While it was not yet made with nickel—nor did it feature the famed beaver—the crossed maple bough was the first of the 5-cent designs to be produced in the very early days of the Royal Canadian Mint. This stunning recreation of the coin design from 1911 to 1921 offers a unique look back at the history of Canada's nickel coin.

Throughout its history, each of the nickel's transformations provides a glimpse of a young nation that was seeking to define itself, and a Mint that would quickly come into its own. This Legacy of the Canadian Nickel series is a retrospective look at the history of 5-cent coins minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, beginning with this crossed maple bough design that was used until 1921.

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Features

EACH COIN INCLUDES A UNIQUE EFFIGY: Each coin within the series is faithful to the original design and includes the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time of the coin's original issue date.
Modern techniques and multiple finishes help bring the past to life with added definition and enhanced detailing.
This coin's 40-mm diameter makes it double the size of the original, allowing for a larger canvas to showcase the intricately detailed design.
This proof coin is 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating.
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Design

The reverse image features a recreation of William Henry James Blakemore's design, which graced the 5-cent coin from 1911 to 1921. Finely detailed engraving and selective gold plating recreate St. Edward's Crown, the solid gold coronation crown, as it appeared on the original coin design. New sculpting and finishes bring added definition to the crossed bough of 22 maple leaves. Featured on the obverse is the effigy of King George V, who was the reigning monarch from 1910 to 1936.

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.

Specifications

Face Value: 5 cents
Mintage: 8,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.83
Diameter (mm): 40
Finish: Proof