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5 cents 1944

5 cents 1944
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According to the 1944 Royal Canadian Mint report, 8,000 tombac 5-cent coins were produced in 1943, but dated 1944.

As this was the end of World War II and the demand for copper and zinc was high, 5 cents coins of 1944 and 1945 were produced in steel coated with nickel and chrome plated. Only a small amount of 5 cents coins of 1944 and 1945 were not chrome plated. These coins are differentiated by their duller appearance. The Royal Canadian Mint also suggest that 8 000 5 cents 1944 tombac coins were produced. Of these, only one is known to date.

Missing chrome variety exist, but chrome can be chemically removed from coins and this variety is no longer recognized by the third party grading services. Read more »

5 cents 1944 prices and values

The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1944 --$0.25$0.40$0.55$1.00$1.65
1944 - Tombac ----$88,200--

Circulated: 5 cents 1944 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1944 $4.60$6.40$8.20$13.70$40.50$149$210
1944 - Tombac -------

Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Varieties and features

5 cents 1944

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 11,532,784
  • Alloy and composition: Chrome-plated steel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 21.3 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :
    • Reverse: CANADA 1944 V CENTS
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
    • Reverse: Large V with torch in the centre and international code message of dots and dashes.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget

5 cents 1944 - Tombac

Only one known.

5 cents 1944 Tombac

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 8,000
  • Alloy and composition: Brass
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Diameter: 21.3 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :
    • Reverse: CANADA 1944 V CENTS
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
    • Reverse: Large V with torch in the centre and international code message of dots and dashes.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget

Errors and varieties from the community

Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.

Planchet errors and varietiesSource
#984 5 cents 1944 - Missing plating -
Die errors and varietiesSource
#1488 5 cents 1944 - Die clash in the middle of the reverse merlin
#2716 5 cents 1944 - Die crack between the E and O of Georgivs Oli1999
#1271 5 cents 1944 - Die crack in the middle of the reverse mysterious_dr_x
#2728 5 cents 1944 - Die crack on Cents oli97
#1740 5 cents 1944 - Die crack on Cents jess
#3702 5 cents 1944 - Die crack on the last A of Canada BeauRéal
#2724 5 cents 1944 - Die crack on the left leaf Oli1999
#1363 5 cents 1944 - Die crack on the N of CentsZoell #FL174b - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 Liizice
#2104 5 cents 1944 - Die crack under the king lamothe
#1353 5 cents 1944 - Mortar set on obverse Matrat57
#969 5 cents 1944 - Mortar set on reverse -
#957 5 cents 1944 - Retained broken dieZoell #L174o - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 -
#1119 5 cents 1944 - Retained broken die Chemicalpete
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#2711 5 cents 1944 - Double Canada Oli1999
#1640 5 cents 1944 - Double date patrick66patrick450
#2705 5 cents 1944 - Double Georgivs Oli1999
#1339 5 cents 1944 - Missing I of IMP Matrat57

Auctions prices and values

5 cents 1944 - Tombac

The only 1944 5-cent Tombac coin known (PCGS VF-35) sold by Heritage Auction in August 1999 for around $52,000 CAD. John Abbott, Michigan dealer, was in possession of it since 1982. The only time this coin was for sale since 1999 was in April, 2018, for hundreds thousands dollars, but found no buyer.

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • February 26, 2022 - Cook - $896 - PCGS (MS-66) Missing Chrome
  • September 5, 2019 - Pittman Belzberg - $2,540 - PCGS (SP-67)
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $33 - PCGS (MS-62)
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $175 - PCGS (MS-62) Missing Chrome
  • August 25, 2019 - Cook - $479 - PCGS (MS-66) Missing Chrome

View the average prices of certified 5 cents 1944 sold at auctions »

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