5 Cents - George VI, Canada

5 Cents - George VI, Canada, 1938-1943 obverse image5 Cents - George VI, Canada, 1938-1943 reverse image
5 Cents - George VI coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1938-1943
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
5 Cents - George VI Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$34.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Cents - George VI Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Newfoundland typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath. The diameter is 15,69 mm for 1938 only, from 1940 to 1943 it was slightly reduced to 15,49 mm

Engraver:

George William de Saulles

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Left portrait of crowned King George VI

Engraver:

Percy Metcalfe

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Cents - George VI Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIUS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP. PM

Reverse:

NEWFOUNDLAND 5 CENTS 1938

5 Cents - George VI Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper)

Size

5 Cents - George VI sizes
  • Weight:1.166 g
  • Diameter:15.69 mm
  • Thickness:0.93 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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