1945 – 5 Cents Canada

The 1945 Canadian 5 cents coin, known as the Victory Nickel, was minted in a chrome-plated steel composition due to wartime nickel conservation, with a weight of 4.54 grams and a diameter of 21.3 mm. Its design features King George VI’s bust on the obverse and a large “V” for victory on the reverse, symbolizing both the Roman numeral for five and Canada’s WWII victory, accompanied by a torch and maple leaves. Around the rim, the Morse code inscription reads “We Win When We Work Willingly,” promoting the war effort. The coin was designed by Thomas Humphrey Paget (obverse) and Thomas Shingles (reverse) and had a mintage of 18,893,216, produced with a plain edge and medal alignment orientation. The 1945 Victory Nickel serves as a symbol of hope and Canadian resilience during the final year of World War II.