A Canadian Icon!

The Big Nickel is an exact replica of the 1951 Canadian nickel. It was built in 1964 and symbolizes the wealth that Sudbury has contributed to the Canadian economy through nickel production. The Big Nickel was moved back to the grounds of Dynamic Earth on May 10, 2003 for the official opening and was lit for the first time in history. The brand new base enables the public to walk around the Big Nickel and under it. Access is barrier-free.