The "Big Nickel" is a large metal sculpture located in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. It represents a five-cent coin and is made of stainless steel. The monument was erected in 1964 to celebrate the city's mining industry, particularly the extraction of nickel, which is a key resource in the region. Standing at about 9 meters (30 feet) tall, the Big Nickel is one of Canada's most recognizable landmarks. It attracts tourists and serves as a symbol of Sudbury's rich mining history. The sculpture is situated near the Dynamic Earth museum, which focuses on geology and mining education.