5 Cents - George VI round, Canada

5 Cents - George VI round, Canada, 1937-1942 obverse image5 Cents - George VI round, Canada, 1937-1942 reverse image
5 Cents - George VI round coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    1937-1942
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
5 Cents - George VI round Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$17.00

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 round Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

A beaver with the country name above the date below and the denomination above flanked on both sides by a maple leaf, engravers initials to the left.

Engraver:

Thomas Shingles

Designer:

George Kruger Gray

Obverse

Description:

Head of King George VI facing left.

Engraver:

Thomas Shingles

Designer:

Thomas Humphrey Paget

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Cents - George VI round Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: HP

Reverse:

5 CENTS CANADA 1937 K·G

5 Cents - George VI round Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel

Size

5 Cents - George VI round sizes
  • Weight:4.54 g
  • Diameter:21.21 mm
  • Thickness:1.7 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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