`Big Nickel` statue in Sudbury, a giant replica of the Canadian 5-cent coin from 1951 standing 9 meters tall, surrounded by various legends. The `Big Nickel` was constructed as a unique tourist attraction and to commemorate Sudbury`s extensive nickel industry. It was officially opened in 1964.
Obverse lettering
CANADIAN CENTENNIAL NUMISMATIC
PARK
CANADA
NICKEL 1751-1951
5 CENTS
THE BIG NICKEL
FORMS THE CENTRE PIECE OF THE
LARGEST NUMISMATIC PARK
IN THE WORLD
1964
SUDBURY - ONTARIO
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Depiction of one of Sudbury`s many nickel-refining plants with legends above and below and Sudbury coat of arms above.
Reverse lettering
CITY OF SUDBURY - CANADA
INDUSTRY INTEGRITY ENTERPRISE
WELLINGS
BI
THE NICKEL CAPITAL OF THE WORL
