Reference image of 5 cents 1942 - Tombac
.800 pure
0.146 oz
3,396,234 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1942 - Tombac

1942

A 1942 Canadian 5 cents struck in Brass (88% copper, 12% zinc). Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below, CANADA above (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 3,396,234. Variety: Tombac.

Metal Brass (.800 pure)
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 3,396,234
Diameter 21.3 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Shape 12-sided
Finish Circulation
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $1.45
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
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: "V CANADA 5 CENTS 1942". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. Brass (88% copper, 12% zinc).
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