5 Cents In the name of George VI, Victory Nickel

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2020
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value5 Cents
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionBronze
Weight54.09 g
Dimensions50 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)Obverse: Susanna Blunt
Reverse: Thomas Shingles
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#174812, KM#2901
Obverse descriptionHead of King George VI facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: HP
(Translation: George VI, by the grace of God, King and Emperor of India)
Reverse descriptionThe reverse is a three-part tribute: to Canada`s nickel-less 1943 Victory nickel; to its creator, Thomas Shingles; and to the Canadians on the home front, where civilian contributions were crucial to the war effort and, ultimately, the Allied victory.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 20 V 20 CENTS T.S
EdgeSerrated
Mint
Mintage2020  - Specimen - 8 000
Catalog ID5414798580
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