a bit more info here.
https://www.rcna.ca/numisnotes/ext.php?t=view&id=59

do you know where i can get a copy of that book?

looks like ef-40. no details in the hair above the ear

what is the weight?
you tried an XRF test?

Hello. no 1944 5-cents coin were produced in copper. only in nickel and tombac
you can see them here https://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-pr ... -1937-1952

i see it now. misaligned die. but no real extra value

check this:
https://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-er ... -die&id=25

looks like incused

vending or phone booth marks. PMD for me

Some suggestions...
Tommy Douglas
Terry Fox
Frederick Banting
Margaret Atwood
Gordie Howe
Alexander Graham Bell (not born in Canada...)

Who do you wanna see?

there is CCCS, BCS, PCGS, PMG et LGS. Try to google them and you will find how to submit your banknote.

Hello all! I’ve recently developed an interest in Canadian Bills. What are some good tips. I’m just starting to dig into this deeper. So far I’m just looking to familiarize myself with the basics! It’s hard to acquire these without driving to major cities Auctions. Any other sources you guys use fo...

is it the newfoundland one?

try this link:
https://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-pr ... -1865-1900

i agree with bill on this

you can always leave your old coins or banknotes as tips in a restaurant or someplace else. it can help the hobby and create new collectors. Steve Wozniak used to do that with $2 bills and i think it's a great idea. he did that as a joke but it surely helped the hobby at some point

from what I know even the ones not from the hoard are rarwly above ms-64. here's an example of that
http://www.coinsandcanada.com/coins-auc ... end=Search

Poor quality control.. probably too late to return it to the Mint to exchange it for a better quality one.

Like this

http://www.coinsandcanada.com/banknotes ... 2#errors-4