5 Cents 1945


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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
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