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. Legacy of the Canadian Nickel. Subscription 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. Don’t be disappointed, this subscription will sell quickly so order yours today! EACH COIN INCLUDES A UNIQUE EFFIGY. Each coin within the subscription is faithful to the original design and includes the effigy of the reigning monarch at the time of the coin’s original issue date. Subscribe today and then relax knowing that you will receive all six coins, one per month! The crossed maple bough is the first coin of the six-coin Legacy of the Canadian Nickel subscription, which recreates previous 5-cent coin designs produced by the Royal Canadian Mint throughout its history, since 1908. Other coins in the subscription include. #2: Two Maple Leaves. #4: The Identification of Nickel. #5: The Centennial 5-cent Coin. Modern techniques and multiple finishes help bring the past to life with added definition and enhanced detailing. Each coin’s 40-mm diameter makes it double the size of the original, allowing for a larger canvas to showcase the intricately detailed design. Each proof coin in the subscription is 99.99% pure silver, with selective gold plating.
