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Ruler:
George VI (1936-52)
(Struck in the name of)
State:
Canada
(Struck in the name of)
Mint:
Sudbury (ON)
The Sudbury Big Nickel is a nine-metre high replica of the 1951 Canadian nickel erected at Sudbury, Canada, in 1964 to mark the town's importance in the production of cupro-nickel for coins and other purposes. This medal both commemorates the issue of the 1951 nickel and also advertises the Big Nickel itself, which is now on show at the Dynamic Earth Center in Sudbury.
History note: From the estate of Dr David J. de Sola Rogers (1946-99).
Image(height): 37.4 mm
Image(width): 37.5 mm
Method of acquisition: Given (2003-11-25) by Withers, Paul
1964 CE - 1990 CE
Object composed of aluminium
Inscription present: Head of George VI left with legend around in 12-sided border of points
Inscription present: Edge elevation of Sudbury Big Nickel with three buildings either side, dividing legend in two lines; further legends above and below, and stylised maple spray in exergue with legend below, all in twelve-sides border of points
Accession number: CM.3266-2003
Primary reference Number: 159293
Rogers: 3100a
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Coins and Medals
This record can be cited in the Harvard Bibliographic style using the text below:
The Fitzwilliam Museum (2024) "Nickel (money)" Web page available at: https://collection.beta.fitz.ms/id/object/159293 Accessed: 2024-11-14 03:30:05
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