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Canadian Nickel Question
I remember back in the 1950s that Canadian 5¢ pieces were 12-sided
instead of round (in imitation of English three-penny bits, I've been told). Does anyone know why they changed to round? -- Stefano \\|||// No matter where you go, (@ @) there you are. __________oooO_(_)_Oooo___________________________ ___ |___|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_____ __| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_ __| |___|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_____ __| |_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_______|_ __| But your luggage is in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan |
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Canadian Nickel Question
"Stefano MacGregor" wrote in message oups.com... I remember back in the 1950s that Canadian 5¢ pieces were 12-sided instead of round (in imitation of English three-penny bits, I've been told). Does anyone know why they changed to round? Round nickels were resumed in 1963. James |
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On Aug 21, 10:43 am, Stefano MacGregor wrote:
I remember back in the 1950s that Canadian 5¢ pieces were 12-sided instead of round (in imitation of English three-penny bits, I've been told). Does anyone know why they changed to round? They changed back to round in 1963 as a cost saving move. The 12-sided collars needed replacing much more often than round collars. This puzzles me a bit because of the multi-sided bronze cents of the 1980s and 90s. I suppose than bronze is not so hard on the collars as nickel, or else they got better at multi-sided collars. Peter. -- |
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Canadian Nickel Question
WW II created a nickel shortage in Canada, so starting part way through
1942, and through all of 1943, Canadian 5 cent coins were struck from a brass alloy called "tombac". The designers of these coins much have realized the color would make them easy to confuse with a one cent coin, so they changed the shape from round to 12 sided. This proved not enough, so in 1942 the traditional beaver design was replaced by the "V" (for victory) design which was used until the war ended in 1945. But even with the 12 sides and the new design there was still confusion, so in 1944 the "tombac" alloy was abandoned and 5 cent coins were struck from chrome plated steel in 1944 and 1945. This is from the website - http://www.calgarycoin.com/modern/cd5cent.htm |
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Canadian Nickel Question
jasthorn wrote:
WW II created a nickel shortage in Canada, so starting part way through 1942, and through all of 1943, Canadian 5 cent coins were struck from a brass alloy called "tombac". The designers of these coins much have realized the color would make them easy to confuse with a one cent coin, so they changed the shape from round to 12 sided. This proved not enough, so in 1942 the traditional beaver design was replaced by the "V" (for victory) design which was used until the war ended in 1945. But even with the 12 sides and the new design there was still confusion, so in 1944 the "tombac" alloy was abandoned and 5 cent coins were struck from chrome plated steel in 1944 and 1945. This is from the website - http://www.calgarycoin.com/modern/cd5cent.htm I am fortunate enough to have one. There's a morse code message on it, too. ;-) Alan 'just enough to tease ya' |
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Alan Williams wrote: I am fortunate enough to have one. There's a morse code message on it, too. ;-) Alan 'just enough to tease ya' Good to see you back again Alan. Figures that a 'nickel' thread would bring you out of hiding. "We Will Win When We Work Willingly" |
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Canadian Nickel Question
Jud wrote:
Alan Williams wrote: I am fortunate enough to have one. There's a morse code message on it, too. ;-) Alan 'just enough to tease ya' Good to see you back again Alan. Figures that a 'nickel' thread would bring you out of hiding. "We Will Win When We Work Willingly" Hi Jud! Work's been a bear but I've been still roll-searchig and buying Mint products, just no time to post! Don't care for the three lense proof set that wont fit in my 'collectors box' (and so close to the ten year mark, too!) blinked and missed the First Spouse gold. ;-) Alan 'look! a coin in the street!' |
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Canadian Nickel Question
On Aug 21, 11:07�pm, Alan Williams wrote:
jasthorn wrote: WW II created a nickel shortage in Canada, so starting part way through 1942, and through all of 1943, Canadian 5 cent coins were struck from a brass alloy called "tombac". The designers of these coins much have realized the color would make them easy to confuse with a one cent coin, so they changed the shape from round to 12 sided. This proved not enough, so in 1942 the traditional beaver design was replaced by the "V" (for victory) design which was used until the war ended in 1945. But even with the 12 sides and the new design there was still confusion, so in 1944 the "tombac" alloy was abandoned and 5 cent coins were struck from chrome plated steel in 1944 and 1945. This is from the website -http://www.calgarycoin.com/modern/cd5cent.htm I am fortunate enough to have one. *There's a morse code message on it, too. ;-) Alan 'just enough to tease ya' It's about time, Alan! You've been conspicuously absent for a while. Glad to have you home. Jerry |
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Canadian Nickel Question
On Aug 21, 10:43 am, Stefano MacGregor wrote:
I remember back in the 1950s that Canadian 5¢ pieces were 12-sided instead of round (in imitation of English three-penny bits, I've been told). Does anyone know why they changed to round? I heard it was due to die cracking by the angles. |
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Canadian Nickel Question
In a recent message RWF wrote:
On Aug 21, 10:43 am, Stefano MacGregor wrote: I remember back in the 1950s that Canadian 5¢ pieces were 12-sided instead of round (in imitation of English three-penny bits, I've been told). Does anyone know why they changed to round? I heard it was due to die cracking by the angles. There was a similar problem with the UK 3d pieces, so during the war the corners of the coin were rounded to ease the pressure on the collars. There is another problem that may be relevant - 12 sided coins do not show an even diameter for coin operated machines. This is why the seven sided UK coins have curved sides centred on the opposite apex, so that the diameter always appears the same, regardless of the orientation when put into the slot. -- Tony Clayton Coins of the UK : http://www.coins-of-the-uk.co.uk Sent using RISCOS on an Acorn Strong Arm RiscPC .... There's nothing quite so wonderful as money. |
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