Big Nickel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Big Nickel is a nine-metre-high sculpture of a 1951 Canadian nickel, located at the Dynamic Earth science museum in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. It was built in 1964 by Ted Szilva, a fireman and entrepreneur, to celebrate the Canadian Centennial and the mining heritage of the region.
Top 10 Facts About Sudbury's Big Nickel - Northern Ontario Travel
WEBDec 21, 2023 · Learn about the history, facts and secrets of the Big Nickel, a 30-foot-tall stainless steel coin that commemorates Sudbury's mining industry. Find out how to visit, take photos and enjoy the projection mapping shows at this iconic landmark.
Dynamic Earth - Science North
WEBThe Big Nickel — the largest coin in the world — is celebrating 60 years IN 2024! Located at Dynamic Earth, the 30-foot replica of a 1951 Canadian nickel commemorates Sudbury’s mining heritage and celebrates our community’s unique history.
Sudbury Basin - Wikipedia
WEBSudbury Basin is a 130 km (81 mi) diameter crater formed by an asteroid or comet impact 1.849 billion years ago. It is one of the oldest and largest known impact structures on Earth, and contains rich ore deposits of nickel and copper.
Big Nickel – Sudbury, Ontario - Atlas Obscura
WEBJan 7, 2015 · A giant stainless steel replica of a Canadian five cent piece, the Big Nickel stands outside the Dynamic Earth Museum and celebrates the nickel mining industry. Learn about its history,...
Memory Lane: Big Nickel wasn’t always Sudbury’s only giant coin
WEBAug 7, 2024 · On this day, July 22, 2024, a special Diamond anniversary is being celebrated on a hillside overlooking Gatchell. The Big Nickel, that gleaming old reliable landmark on the Sudbury horizon, has...
Dynamic Earth – Tourism Sudbury
WEBDynamic Earth is a science centre that showcases earth science and mining experiences, including a guided underground tour of the Big Nickel. Located in Sudbury, Ontario, it is open seasonally from February to October and offers multimedia theatres, exhibits and an outdoor science park.
Sudbury's Big Nickel celebrates its 60th birthday - CTV News …
WEBJul 15, 2024 · An event July 22 at Dynamic Earth in Sudbury will mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic Big Nickel, the largest coin in the world. “The Big Nickel is an exact replica of the 1951 Canadian...
The Big Nickel - Bank of Canada Museum
WEBLearn about the history and design of Sudbury's Big Nickel, a 9 meter high replica of the 1951 5 cent coin. Discover how it became a symbol of Sudbury's mining heritage and a precursor to Science North and Dynamic Earth.
Some interesting facts about Sudbury's Big Nickel on its 55th ...
WEBJul 22, 2019 · To celebrate the 55th anniversary of the Big Nickel in Sudbury, we've compiled a short list of things you may not know about one of you favourite Sudbury landmarks.
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