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General Description : 1942-1963 The 5-cent coin featured 12 sides to distinguish it from the 1 cent coin
1943-1945 The victory coin intended to stimulate the war effort.
The message "We Win When We Work Willingly" is engraved in Morse code on the rim of the coin.
The V stands for 5 in Latin and V for Victory
Composition: chrome plated steel
Obv. Description : George VI (1937-1952)
Father of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, his effigy appeared on Canadian coins from 1937 to 1952. His effigy is surrounded by the Latin inscription GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: or GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA REX ET IND:IMP:
Rev. Description : Canada
V and a torch between the date
Cents between 2 maple leaf, emblem of Canada
Morse code around the edge
Catalog code : KM# 40a
Mintage : 18,893,216
Diameter : 21.20 mm.
Thickness : 1.00 mm.
Weight : 4.4000 g.
Material : Chrome-Steel
Orientation : Medal
Mint : Canada - Royal Canadian Mint
Edge Type : plain
Edge Inscription : none
Designer : Thomas Shingles
Catalog prices : F $0.20 VF $0.40 XF $0.80 UNC $2.00 (what it means?)
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