0.146 oz
24,760,256 minted
5 cents 1943
1943
A 1943 Canadian 5 cents struck in Brass. Reverse designed by Thomas Shingles. Reverse: Large V with flaming torch; Morse code rim: WE WIN WHEN WE WORK WILLINGLY (Victory nickel, Thomas Shingles). Mintage: 24,760,256. Known varieties: 37 documented.
Metal
Brass
Weight
0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage
24,760,256
Diameter
21.3 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse
Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse
Thomas Shingles
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
Face Value
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.40 | $0.45 | $0.65 | $1 | $3 | $5 | $8 | $20 | $38 | $160 | $1,300 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "CANADA 1943 V CENTS". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. Brass.