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Lot #10: 1951 Canadian 5-cent coin (nickel)

Current bid

$1.00

Time Remaining:

5d left

Location:

Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4

Pickup:

Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

This coin is a 1951 Canadian 5-cent piece, specifically the standard circulation variety featuring the iconic beaver design. While common, it is part of a unique year in Canadian numismatics due to material shortages and design variations. Composition: Most 1951 beaver nickels are made of chromium-plated steel. This change was made during the Korean War to conserve pure nickel for the war effort. Value: In the "VF" (Very Fine) condition noted on your holder. Rarity Check: There is an extremely rare "High Relief" variety of this steel coin where the last "A" in the Latin word GRATIA on the front (obverse) points directly to a rim denticle. This rare variety can be worth hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on its condition. 1951 also featured a commemorative nickel depicting a nickel refinery to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the metal's discovery. That version is distinct from your beaver design and was minted in 100% nickel before the switch to steel. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Thursday, March 19, 2026 between 11:00:00 PM and 11:30:00 PM UTC

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Mar 14, 2026, 1:24:10 AM

$1.00

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