5 cents 1942
Image of the coin
The date on the image can be different from the year selected.
Click on the image to enlarge.
5 cents 1942 value
Depending on its condition, its scarcity, supply and demand and errors and varieties, the value of a 5 cents 1942 varies. Below, the details of the value of the coin according to its grade.
To help you to know the meaning of grades such as G4, VG8, F12, VF20, EF40, AU50, MS60, etc., you can jump to the grading section.
5 cents 1942 values of circulating coins1
| Year | Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Nickel | - | - | $ 0.18 | $ 0.28 | $ 1.10 | $ 4.70 | $ 10 |
| 1942 | Tombac | - | - | $ 0.15 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.88 | $ 2.70 | $ 3.80 |
5 cents 1942 values of uncirculated coins2
| Year | Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Nickel | $ 23 | $ 40 | $ 56 | $ 110 | $ 520 | - | - |
| 1942 | Tombac | $ 7.30 | $ 13 | $ 18 | $ 31 | $ 150 | $ 790 | - |
5 cents 1942 SP4
| Year | Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | Nickel | - | - | $ 6 200 | $ 6 400 | $ 6 600 | - | - |
| 1942 | Tombac | - | - | $ 500 | $ 750 | $ 960 | - | - |
Description(s)
Nickel
Tombac
More errors and varieties
Mintage
- 5 cents 1942 - Nickel : 6 847 544
- 5 cents 1942 - Tombac : 3 396 234
Characteristics - 5 cents 1942 - Nickel
- Alloy : 100% nickel
- Weight : 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.21 mm
- Engraver : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
- Designer : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
- Edge : Smooth
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Characteristics - 5 cents 1942 - Tombac
- Alloy : 88% copper, 12% zinc
- Weight : 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.3 mm (opposite corners) and 20.87 mm (opposite sides)
- Engraver : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: G.E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Designer : Obverse: T. H. Paget, Thomas Shingles, Reverse: G.E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Edge : Smooth
- Magnetism: Nonmagnetic
- Die axis : ↑↑
Notes
- The value of a 5 cents 1942 circulating coin generally concerns coins with a certain wear due to the circulation. These coins rarely retain their original luster.
- The value of a 5 cents 1942 uncirculated coin generally concerns coins with little wear almost not visible with the eye. These coins generally retain their original luster.
- The value of a 5 cents 1942 PL coin concerns coins from uncirculated sets. They are made with a better quality than coins destined to the circulation. PL means Proof Like.
- The value of a 5 cents 1942 SP coin concerns coins made with a different and more refined process. These coins are polished to give them a cameo-like effect. In addition, SP coins are usually struck twice.
- The values displayed on this page are in Canadian dollars.
Last update : March 12, 2013
