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5 Cents - George VI dodecagonal, tombac
1942 year| Tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%) | 4.54 g | 21.234 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1942 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%) |
| Weight | 4.54 g |
| Diameter | 21.234 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
A beaver, over the inscription "CANADA", is surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1942
K.G.
Engraver: Thomas Shingles
Designer: George Kruger Gray
Edge
Plain
Comment
Because nickel is so important for producing war materials, tombac (a type of brass) was used as a replacement. The coin was given its 12-sided shape so as not to be confused with the penny.Interesting fact
The 1942 Canadian tombac 5-cent coin features a unique dodecagonal shape, which was used for only a few years during World War II as a way to save metal.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | 3396234 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (dodecagonal, tombac) 1942 coin.
