10 Cents - George VI 1945-1947 front 10 Cents - George VI 1945-1947 back
10 Cents - George VI 1945-1947 photo
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10 Cents - George VI

 
Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper) 2.333 g 18.03 mm
Description
Issuer
Newfoundland (Canadian provinces)
King
George VI (1936-1949)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1945-1947
Value
10 Cents (0.10&nbspNFD)
Currency
Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition
Silver (.800) (.800 silver .200 copper)
Weight
2.333 g
Diameter
18.03 mm
Thickness
1.13 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7452
Rarity index
21%

Reverse

"Newfoundland" typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: NEWFOUNDLAND 10 CENTS 1942 C

Engraver: George William de Saulles

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Cents - George VI 1945-1947 coin from Newfoundland is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of King George VI, who was the reigning monarch at the time. This coin was also unique in that it was made of silver, which was a departure from the more common copper or nickel used in other coins of the time. Additionally, the coin's weight of 2.333 grams was unusual for a coin of its denomination, as most 10-cent coins were typically lighter.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1945 C 175833 - - - - - -
1946 C 38400 - - - - - -
1947 C 61988 - - - - - -

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