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5 Cents - George VI Victory; steel
| Chromium plated steel | 4.54 g | 21.234 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1944-1945 |
| Value | 5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Chromium plated steel |
| 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#410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 5% |
Reverse
To help promote the war effort, this new design consists in a central "V", meaning both victory and the value underneath flanked by two maple leaves, on which is superimposed a torch, with on both sides a part of the year and above the country name. Around the rim is the Morse code message
Scripts: Latin, Morse
Lettering:
CANADA
19 V 44
CENTS
T.S
.-- . .-- .. -. .-- .... . -. .-- . .-- --- .-. -.- .-- .. .-.. .-.. .. -. --. .-.. -.--
Translation: We win when we work willingly
Designer: Thomas Shingles
Edge
Plain
Comment
The diameter specifications are the same as for the 1942 and 1943 tombac piece.
Interesting fact
The 5 Cents - George VI (Victory; steel) 1944-1945 coin from Canada features a unique design that commemorates the end of World War II. The coin's reverse side depicts a crowned effigy of King George VI, surrounded by the inscription "VICTORY" and the dates "1944-1945." This coin was minted during a time when many countries were celebrating the end of the war, and it serves as a symbol of Canada's contribution to the Allied victory.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | 11532784 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 18893216 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Victory; steel) 1944-1945 coin.
