1941 – 5 Cents Canada

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The 1941 Canadian 5-cent coin features the obverse of King George VI’s bust and the reverse depicts a beaver on a log, made from nickel, with a diameter of 21.21 mm and weight of 4.54 grams, produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with a mintage of 8,681,785.

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The 1941 Canadian 5 cent coin, minted by the Royal Canadian Mint, is composed of nickel, weighs 4.54 grams, and has a diameter of 21.21 mm with a smooth (plain) edge. The obverse features the bust of King George VI designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget, while the reverse depicts a beaver on a log, created by G. E. Kruger-Gray. This coin has a medal alignment (axis orientation up-up) and was produced in a circulation finish, with a mintage of approximately 8,681,785 pieces. It is magnetic due to its nickel composition and bears the inscriptions “GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :” on the obverse and “5 CENTS CANADA 1941” on the reverse.

Weight (g)

4.54

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Mintage

8681785

Diameter (mm)

21.21

Thickness (mm)

1,7

Composition

99% Nickel

Mint by

Royal Canadian Mint

Circulation

Circulated

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