| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 31 |
| 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 |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $0.20 VF $0.40 XF $0.80 UNC $2.00 |
