5 Cents - George VI

Features

Issuer Newfoundland (Canadian provinces)
King George VI (1936-1949)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1944-1947
Value 5 Cents (0.05 NFD)
Currency Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition Silver (.800) (.800 silver, .200 copper)
Weight 1.166 g
Diameter 15.49 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7427
References KM# 19a
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Left portrait of crowned king George VI

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIVS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.
PM

Unabridged legend: Georgivs VI, Dei Gratia Rex, Et Indiae Imperator

Translation: George VI, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe

Reverse

"Newfoundland" typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
· NEWFOUNDLAND ·
5
CENTS
1947
C

Edge

Milled

Mint

C Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)

Comments

The 1946C issue is an anomaly as published mint reports and unpublished mint accounting records do not indicate a 1946 10 cent being minted. It appears as though it was minted during 1947 and the mintages may be false for the 1946C and 1947C.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1944 C 286 504 $ 1.40 $ 3.40 $ 11 32%
1945 C Photo 203 828 $ 2.40 $ 3.60 $ 5.20 $ 6.80 $ 23 81%
1946 C Photo 2 041 $ 660 $ 910 $ 910 3%
1946 C 0.6% Prooflike
1947 C 38 400 $ 6.90 $ 9.70 10%
1947 C 1.2% Prooflike

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64303
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1945 C UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232013
Lot 64306
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2020 1945 C UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 144.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Katz
Auction 92
Lot 2247
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2023 1945 C AU USD 34.51
(EUR 32.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 1934
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1945 C AU USD 24.80
(EUR 23.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62437
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1946 C UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232214
Lot 61438
Internet Archive
31 Mar 2022 1946 C UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64435
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 1946 C AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64434
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 1946 C AU
(NGC AU55)
USD 900.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64433
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 1946 C AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VIPicture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232216
Lot 63435
Internet Archive
14 Apr 2022 1946 C AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 870.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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