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Vinyard Coin Collection: Canadian Half Dime, 1891

Canadian half dime dating back to 1891. The obverse of the coin feature a portait of Queen Victoria surrounded by the words CANADA VICTORIA DEI GRATIA REGINA. The reverse features a wreath with a crown at the top surrounding the words 5 CENTS 1891. Canada only began minting half dimes after the United States had begun to do so. Colloquially these coins were referred to as "fish scales" because of their thinness and small size. The half dime remained in production in Canada until 1921 when the "fish scale" was replaced with a nickel, just as the half dime in the United States had been. Gift of Chris Vinyard. An image is available at https://www.flickr.com/photos/scrc/5765571451/. Located in T&E S6 SS2, Box 1. Mss 1996-57.A21

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