Question 5:

Why did Canada issue a commemorative five-cent piece in 1951?

A. To celebrate Canada's Centennial birthday

B. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the first isolation of pure nickel from ore.

C. To celebrate King George VIII's birthday

D. To celebrate the election of Canada's 25th prime minister.

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