Yesterday, the world’s biggest coin celebrated quite the milestone…….Happy 56th Birthday to Sudbury’s own Big Nickel!

Here are some facts about the famous landmark!

-It’s a 9 meter (or 30 feet) replica of a 1951 nickel.

-The idea for the Big Nickel came from resident  Ted Szilva, in 1963.

-The total cost of the construction of the Big Nickel was approximately $35,000.

You’re welcome!