{"product_id":"1950-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms63-george-vi","title":"1950 Canadian 5 Cent — ICCS MS-63 | George VI | New Legend","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1950 Canadian Five Cent — ICCS Certified MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated | George VI\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautifully preserved example of the \u003cstrong\u003e1950 Canadian Five Cent piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, independently certified by the \u003cstrong\u003eInternational Coin Certification Service (ICCS)\u003c\/strong\u003e and graded \u003cstrong\u003eMS-63 (Choice Mint State)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The coin displays strong original mint lustre with well-above-average strike quality and only scattered, minor contact marks — a highly collectible uncirculated example of this historically significant issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCertification Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e MS-63 (Choice Mint State)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComments:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification No.:\u003c\/strong\u003e PI 492\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifying Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICCS (International Coin Certification Service)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 99.9% Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-sided (dodecagonal)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.54 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e T.H. Paget (George VI effigy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Designer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Emanuel Hahn (Beaver design)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Historical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the right-facing portrait of \u003cstrong\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/strong\u003e by T.H. Paget. The 1950 issue marks a notable change in the obverse legend: following India’s independence in 1947 and the transition to a republic in 1950, the title \u003cem\u003eET IND:IMP\u003c\/em\u003e (Emperor of India) was removed, leaving the simplified inscription \u003cem\u003eGEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX\u003c\/em\u003e. This makes the 1950 Canadian five cent the \u003cstrong\u003efirst year of the new legend\u003c\/strong\u003e — a meaningful numismatic milestone for collectors of Canadian coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse continues the beloved \u003cstrong\u003eBeaver design\u003c\/strong\u003e by Emanuel Hahn, depicting a proud beaver perched on a log, with “5 CENTS” above and “CANADA 1950” below.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Coin Belongs in Your Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eImagine holding a coin that quietly marks the end of an empire — the first Canadian five cent struck without the Emperor of India title, preserved in choice uncirculated condition with its full nickel brilliance intact. At MS-63, this 1950 five cent offers exceptional eye appeal and historical depth, making it a compelling addition to any date set of Canadian nickels or a collection focused on significant transitional issues.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncapsulated in an original ICCS sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. Have holder replaced if inner package\/seal is not intact.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe ICCS-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48192635142362,"sku":"ICCS-PI492-1950-5C-MS63","price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/a08d21a3-dc80-47b4-a4bd-626c86430aab.jpg?v=1783708174","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1950-canadian-5-cent-iccs-ms63-george-vi","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}