Reference image of 5 cents 1940
0.146 oz
13,820,197 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1940

1940

A 1940 Canadian 5 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below, CANADA above (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 13,820,197. Known varieties: 14 documented.

Metal Nickel
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 13,820,197
Diameter 21.21 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $1.65
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.30$0.45$2$4$10$24$34$56$118$558$2,290
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1940". 21.21 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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