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5 Cents - George VI Victory; tombac
| Tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%) | 4.54 g | 21.234 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| King | George VI (1936-1952) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 1943-1944 |
| 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#411 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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 43
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 tombac coin. A pearl necklace has been added.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during World War II as a symbol of victory and features an image of King George VI on one side and a maple leaf on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 24760256 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1944 | 8000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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; tombac) 1943-1944 coin.
