5 Cents - George VI dodecagonal, tombac

Features

Issuer Canada
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1942
Value 5 Cents
0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%)
Weight 4.54 g
Diameter 21.234 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Dodecagonal (12-sided)
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number
N#
412
References KM# 39,
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.
Schön# 33
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of King George VI facing left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP:

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIA IMPERATOR

Translation: George V, by the grace of God, the King and Emperor of India

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Reverse

A beaver, over the inscription "CANADA", is surrounded with the face value, flanked on both sides by a maple leaf.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
CANADA
1942
K.G.

Engraver: Thomas Shingles

Designer: George Kruger Gray

Edge

Smooth

Mint

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

Comments

Because nickel is so important for producing war materials, tombac (a type of brass) was used as a replacement. The coin was given its 12-sided shape so as not to be confused with the penny.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942  Photo 3 396 234 $ 0.41 $ 0.74 $ 1.10 $ 1.70 $ 2.20 $ 11

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Past sales

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Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232132
Lot 62366
Internet Archive
11 Aug 2021 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 31164
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 UNC USD 1920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36160
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36161
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 53.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (dodecagonal, tombac)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36162
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 53.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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