5 Cents - George VI dodecagonal, tombac

€412.00
IssuerCanada
Year1942
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value5 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionTombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%)
Weight4.54 g
Dimensions21.234 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueDodecagonal (12-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Thomas Shingles
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#39, Schön#33
Obverse descriptionHead of King George VI facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:
(Translation: George V, by the grace of God, the King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionA beaver, over the inscription `CANADA`, is surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering5 CENTS CANADA 1942 K.G.
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1942  - - 3 396 234
Catalog ID2331432290
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