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5 Cents - George VI
| Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) | 1.166 g | 15.69 mm |
| Issuer | Newfoundland (Canadian provinces) |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1949) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1938-1943 |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NFD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1865-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) |
| Weight | 1.166 g |
| Diameter | 15.69 mm |
| Thickness | 0.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4583 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
"Newfoundland" typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath. The diameter is 15,69 mm for 1938 only, from 1940 to 1943 it was slightly reduced to 15,49 mm
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEWFOUNDLAND
5
CENTS
1938
Engraver: George William de Saulles
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Cents - George VI 1938-1943 coin from Newfoundland is that it was minted during a time when Newfoundland was still a British dominion, before it became the 10th province of Canada in 1949. This coin is a piece of history that reflects the transition of Newfoundland from a British colony to a Canadian province.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | 100000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 C | 200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1941 C | 612641 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1942 C | 298348 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 C | 351666 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Cents - George VI 1938-1943 coin.
