Reference image of 5 cents 1942
0.146 oz
6,847,544 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1942

1942

A 1942 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: 6,847,544. Known varieties: 29 documented.

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 Scarce
Est. Value $1.65
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1942 - Nickel
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.30$0.45$2$4$10$22$48$53$111$559$1,100
1942 - Tombac
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-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.
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