1937-1942 - George VI - Canadian 5 Cents
The Canadian five-cent coin, commonly called a nickel, is a coin worth five cents or one-twentieth of a Canadian dollar. It was patterned on the corresponding coin in the neighbouring United States. Starting 4 February 2013, after the elimination of the penny, it became the smallest valued coin in the currency.
Years: 1922–1942
Mass: 4.54 g
Diameter: 21.21 mm
Shape: round
Composition: 99.9% nickel
REF
Canadian Circulation 5 Cents
Source: mint.ca
Reverse Design:
1937 - 1942, 1946 - 1950, 1952 - 1966, 1968 - present
The beaver
The beaver design was created in 1937 by G.E. Kruger-Gray as part of a coin modernization effort.
Composition: 99% nickel
Weight (g): 4.54
Diameter (mm): 21.21
Thickness (mm): 1.7
Mintages:
1938 - 3,898,974
1939 - 5,661,123
1940 - 13,820,197
1941 - 8,681,785
1942 - 10,243,778
REF
Canada: 1937-1952 George VI Five Cents
Source: typesets.wikidot.com
Quick Coinage Facts
Years Minted: 1937-1952
Number of Types: 7
Composition Types 1,5 & 6: Nickel
Composition Types 2 & 3: Tombac
Composition Types 4 & 7: Chrome Plated Steel
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Weight: Nickel 4.5 grams, Tombac 4.4 grams, Plated Steel 4.54 grams
Total Series Mintage: 177,278,372
Obverse Design: Bust Design
Reverse Design: Beaver on Rock
Unique Features: Round shape from 1937 to 1942, 12 sided shape from 1942-1952
REF
5 Cents - George VI round
Source: en.numista.com
KM# 33
Features
Country Canada
Years 1937-1942
Value 5 Cents
0.05 CAD = 0.045 USD
Metal Nickel
Weight 4.54 g
Diameter 21.21 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Engravers Thomas Humphrey Paget (obverse)
George Edward Kruger Gray (reverse)
Shape Round
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge: Smooth
REF
Canada 1941 Canadian 5 Cents ( C5C )
