5 Cents (In the name of George VI; Victory Nickel) 2020 front 5 Cents (In the name of George VI; Victory Nickel) 2020 back
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5 Cents In the name of George VI; Victory Nickel

2020 year
Bronze 54.09 g 50 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2020
Value
5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
54.09 g
Diameter
50 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#188123
Rarity index
77%

Reverse

The reverse is a three-part tribute: to Canada's nickel-less 1943 Victory nickel; to its creator, Thomas Shingles; and to the Canadians on the home front, where civilian contributions were crucial to the war effort and, ultimately, the Allied victory.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
20 V 20
CENTS
T.S

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Canada, 1943. For the Canadian population, still scarred by the disaster of the Dieppe raid, the year begins with the terrible news of the Battle of the Atlantic and ends with victories in Sicily. There were still two years to go before the end of the war, but 1943 brought a breath of hope, fueled in part by the efforts of civilians on the home front. Their sacrifices and determination are represented in the coded message that adorns the new 5-cent coin: Good will is the key to victory. Enhanced by special finishes, this bronze coin reproduces a historical motif that is the envy of collectors and historians alike. The reverse, meanwhile, is a triple tribute: to the nickel-free Victory 5-cent coin; to its creator, Thomas Shingles; and to the civilians who, from Canada's home front, participated in the war effort and ultimately contributed to the Allied victory.

The Canadian 5-cent coin in tombac
On the home front, certain metals requisitioned for the Allied war effort were in short supply for "non-essential" uses. This was particularly true of nickel, used in the manufacture of weapons and equipment such as ballistic plates. After creating a dodecagonal 5-cent coin in tombac (a bronze alloy) in 1942, the Royal Canadian Mint set about designing a new 5-cent coin motif to highlight the war effort of the Canadian population. The result is inspired by Sir Winston Churchill's famous Victory V sign, and the dentils form a coded patriotic message. What's more, this was the first time that the main die was entirely made in Canada: it was handcrafted by the renowned Thomas Shingles, who that year became Chief Engraver of the Royal Canadian Mint.

Special features
A FAMOUS DESIGN RETURNS! The Victory 5-cent coin comes back to life with this modern tribute to the design and its creator.
A BRONZE COIN THAT REPRODUCES TWO VARIATIONS! The use of a bronze alloy is a nostalgic tribute to the tombac version of the Victoire coin (1943-1944), while the reverse proof finish creates a look similar to that of the steel version (1944-1945).
AS FAITHFUL TO THE ORIGINAL AS POSSIBLE! With the exception of the modern alloy, the now bilingual coded message and the larger diameter, this collectible piece of history is the culmination of our efforts to faithfully reproduce the original design created in 1943.
ON BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY! Faithful to the original piece, our modern version also features the effigy of King George VI.
A GREAT AFFORDABLE COIN! This coin is affordable for collectors of historical motifs on large coins (50 mm).

Did you know?
All Canadian 5-cent coins minted in 1942 and 1943 were made of tombac, a bronze alloy with a high copper and zinc content; it was replaced by chrome-plated steel in 1944. Finally, in 1946, the beaver returned to the Canadian 5-cent coin, which was once again made of nickel.
To avoid confusion with the 1-cent coin, the Canadian 5-cent piece was modified in 1942, presenting 12 flat sides. It became round again in 1963.
The Victory motif made a comeback in 2005 for the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. It is also part of our 2015 series, Retrospective of the 5-cent coin.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a burgundy protective box.

Thomas Shingles' Victory 5-cent design is brought to life on this bronze coin.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Victory Nickel is that it was minted to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The coin's design features a stylized image of the St. Edward's Crown, which was used in the coronation of King George VI, and the inscription "VICTORY" in bold letters, symbolizing the Allied victory in the war. The coin's bronze composition and 54.09g weight also make it stand out from other coins in the Canadian currency system.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2020  8000 - - - - - -

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