{"product_id":"1951-canada-5-cents-george-vi-beaver-nickel","title":"1951 Canada 5 Cents – King George VI Beaver Nickel (Uncirculated)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA brilliant survivor from the last years of King George VI's coinage. This 1951 five-cent piece carries G.E. Kruger Gray's beloved beaver-on-a-rock design on the distinctive twelve-sided planchet introduced in 1942, with striking mint lustre across its surfaces. 1951 is best remembered for the special nickel-refinery commemorative five-cent piece — which makes the regular beaver issue like this one, especially in higher grades, the version collectors often find missing from their sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1951\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 5 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.9% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.54 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 21.21 mm (12-sided)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Circulation strike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Plain (dodecagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: None — raw coin in 2x2 holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Appears uncirculated with full mint brilliance — individually photographed; you receive the exact coin shown; not professionally graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 4,313,410 (beaver design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: G.E. Kruger Gray (reverse); T.H. Paget (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse legend tells its own story: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX — shortened in 1948 after India's independence removed “Emperor of India” from the royal titles. Struck the year before the King's death, this nickel closes out an era: within two years, a young Elizabeth II would appear on Canada's coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone remembers the 1951 commemorative, so a regular beaver with this much shine is the one people are missing. Small coin, lots of lustre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54134468378897,"sku":"FS-EDM-0029","price":12.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/A752A339-E9D4-437E-B1BF-04B716F1F46C.jpg?v=1786518357","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1951-canada-5-cents-george-vi-beaver-nickel","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}