5 cents 1945
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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.
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 1945 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.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | - | - | $0.25 | $0.40 | $0.55 | $1.45 | $1.75 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1945 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | $3.20 | $5.10 | $9.40 | $23.80 | $60.10 | $206 | $1,940 |
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 1945
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 18,893,216
- 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 1945 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
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4008 | 5 cents 1945 - Flaw planchet | sadfun |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4250 | 5 cents 1945 - Die crack under NTS of Cents | bidjobi |
| #3651 | 5 cents 1945 - Double reverse | castor |
| #4253 | 5 cents 1945 - Extra metal under king | bidjobi |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $68 - PCGS (MS-64)
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