| Issuer | Newfoundland |
|---|---|
| Year | 1938-1943 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Cents (0.05 NFD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1865-1949) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper) |
| Weight | 1.166 g |
| Diameter | 15.69 mm |
| Thickness | 0.93 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Percy Metcalfe Reverse: George William de Saulles |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#19 |
| Obverse description | Left portrait of crowned King George VI |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
GEORGIUS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP. PM (Translation: George VI, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies.) |
| 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 |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | NEWFOUNDLAND 5 CENTS 1938 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint |
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) C Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa,Canada (1908-date) |
| Mintage |
1938 - - 100 000 1938 - Proof - 1940 C - - 200 000 1940 C - Proof - 1941 C - - 612 641 1942 C - - 298 348 1943 C - - 351 666 |
| Numisquare ID | 6052948440 |
| Additional information |
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