5 Cents - George VI round

Features

Location Canada
Issuing entity Royal Canadian Mint
King George VI (1936-1952)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1937-1942
Value 5 Cents
0.05 CAD = USD 0.037
Currency Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Composition Nickel
Weight 4.54 g
Diameter 21.21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Number N# 413
References KM# 33,
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# 32
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

Head of King George VI facing left.

Script: Latin

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

Unabridged legend: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX ET INDIAE IMPERATOR

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

Engraver: Thomas Shingles Read more on Wikipedia

Thomas Shingles, born 1903 in Birmingham and died 1984, was the Master Engraver of the Royal Canadian Mint from 1943 until his retirement. Shingles was responsible for several of the images on Canadian coinage, including the Second World War V-variant nickel, which he designed in 1943 at the behest of Mint staff. Although most coin designs are done at full size and then reduced via a pantograph, Shingles chose to produce this design in miniature. Other designs by Shingles include the 1959 updating of the 50 cent piece to include the Canadian coat of arms. He also designed the majority of Canadian commemorative coinage during his tenure as Master Engraver. Shingles retired from the Mint in 1965, but continued to work as a freelance artist. In 1970, he won a contest to design the 1971 Canadian dollar coin.

Designer: Thomas Humphrey Paget Read more on Wikipedia

Thomas Humphrey Paget OBE was an English medal and coin designer and modeller. Paget's designs are indicated by the initials 'HP'. Paget was first approached by the Royal Mint in 1936 after the accession of King Edward VIII. Paget's recommendation had come via his earlier design for the obverse of a medal featuring the then-Prince of Wales.

Reverse

A beaver with the country name above the date below and the denomination above flanked on both sides by a maple leaf, engraver's initials to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5 CENTS
K· G
CANADA
1937

Engraver: Thomas Shingles Read more on Wikipedia

Thomas Shingles, born 1903 in Birmingham and died 1984, was the Master Engraver of the Royal Canadian Mint from 1943 until his retirement. Shingles was responsible for several of the images on Canadian coinage, including the Second World War V-variant nickel, which he designed in 1943 at the behest of Mint staff. Although most coin designs are done at full size and then reduced via a pantograph, Shingles chose to produce this design in miniature. Other designs by Shingles include the 1959 updating of the 50 cent piece to include the Canadian coat of arms. He also designed the majority of Canadian commemorative coinage during his tenure as Master Engraver. Shingles retired from the Mint in 1965, but continued to work as a freelance artist. In 1970, he won a contest to design the 1971 Canadian dollar coin.

Designer: George Kruger Gray Read more on Wikipedia

George Kruger Gray was an English artist, best remembered for his designs of coinage and stained glass windows.

Edge

Smooth

5 Cents - George VI (round) -  obverse

Mint

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

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1937  4 593 263 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.33 $ 0.90 $ 2.00 $ 3.60 $ 11 33% Dot after the date
1938  3 898 974 $ 0.18 $ 0.21 $ 2.00 $ 2.40 $ 3.40 $ 4700 26%
1939  5 661 123 $ 0.18 $ 0.49 $ 0.64 $ 3.70 34%
1940  13 920 197 $ 0.07 $ 0.14 $ 0.29 $ 0.77 $ 1.60 $ 1.60 $ 250 53%
1941  8 681 785 $ 0.11 $ 0.39 $ 0.94 $ 1.10 $ 3.90 $ 140 41%
1942  6 847 544 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ 0.91 $ 1.70 $ 4.50 $ 270 37%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65308
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1937 – Dot after the date UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
2019 September 5 - 9 Long Beach Expo World & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach 3076
Lot 33507
Internet Archive
5 Sep 2019 1937 – Dot after the date UNC USD 114.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36156
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 1937 – Dot after the date UNC USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 31123
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1938 UNC USD 14 400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
2019 August 15 ANA World's Fair of Money World Coins Platinum Night Auction - Chicago 3075
Lot 31124
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1938 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 4920.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
Sunday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231943
Lot 64201
Internet Archive
30 Nov 1 BC 1938 UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 111.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232114
Lot 62342
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2021 1939 UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232130
Lot 65382
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2021 1940 UNC
(ICCS MS65)
USD 276.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
The George Hans Cook Collection of Canadian Coins Monthly Online Auction 271934
Lot 36157
Internet Archive
25 Aug 2019 1940 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Cents - George VI (round)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232013
Lot 64280
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2020 1941 UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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