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0.146 oz
24,760,256 minted
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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
Denomination 5 cents
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-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-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.
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Collector Research Notes

Large V with flaming torch; Morse code rim: WE WIN WHEN WE WORK WILLINGLY (Victory nickel, Thomas Shingles)

What Collectors Usually Check

  • Certified grade matters for this issue because straight-graded and details examples can trade at very different levels.
  • This issue is tagged as scarce in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • Use the listed edge, diameter, finish, and legends to verify the exact issue before comparing prices or catalog entries.

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 Copper
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 Silver
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 Silver
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Also Minted in 1943

Copper
1 cent 1943
 Silver
10 cents 1943
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 Silver
25 cents 1943
$13.43
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