{"product_id":"canadian-silver-5-cent-fish-scale-bundle-10-coins","title":"Canadian Silver 5¢ “Fish Scale” Bundle – 10 Coins (1908–1921)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOwn a piece of early Canadian coinage with this 10-Coin Silver Five-Cent Bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bundle includes ten genuine Canadian silver five-cent coins, commonly known as “fish scales” for their small size. Struck between 1908 and 1921, these historic coins predate Canada’s modern nickel five-cent pieces and contain real silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour coins arrive in a black satin bundle bag, making this a great choice for new collectors, silver stackers, or anyone looking to add a tangible piece of Canadian history to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 5 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 10 Genuine Coins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYears: 1908–1921\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper (1908–1919); 80% Silver, 20% Copper (1920–1921)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Per Coin: 1.167 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal Silver Content: Approximately 0.30–0.35 troy oz, depending on the dates received\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Circulated; wear, toning, and surface character will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Black satin bundle bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCanadian five-cent coins were originally struck in silver. Their compact size earned them the nickname “fish scales,” and they remain a favourite among Canadian coin collectors today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1922, Canada replaced the silver five-cent coin with a larger coin made primarily of nickel—giving the modern five-cent piece its familiar name. This bundle contains only the earlier silver issues, preserving a small but meaningful part of Canada’s monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Bundled These\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish scales are tiny, historic and genuinely silver — and ten of them together make a fun little stack. It's an easy, affordable way to start a Canadian silver collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: bundles are sold as is. Years and designs are selected at random and will vary from bundle to bundle, within the years and condition described above. Loose coins ship in a black satin bundle bag, and the coins shown are representative of what you'll receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54095170568465,"sku":"FS-EDM-BUNDLE-001","price":44.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/IMG-0091.png?v=1786035800","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/canadian-silver-5-cent-fish-scale-bundle-10-coins","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}