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5 cents 1942
1942
The 5 cents 1942 is a 1942 nickel coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.146 troy ounces (4.54 g). It is part of the George VI Era (1937-1952) series. It was produced with a mintage of 6,847,544.
Metal
Nickel
Weight
0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage
6,847,544
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
Rare
Est. Value
$1.65
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
1942 - Nickel
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.30 | $0.45 | $2 | $4 | $10 | $22 | $48 | $53 | $111 | $559 | $1,100 |
1942 - Tombac
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.65 | $1 | $1 | $2 | $3 | $5 | $10 | $18 | $37 | $136 | $1,070 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1941". 21.21 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.