5 cents 1942
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During the Second World War, Canadian nickel was in great demand as a war material. This forced the temporary abandonment of its use in the coining of five-cent pieces. The first substitute material employed was a type of brass, called tombac. To aid in distinguishing them from the bronze one-cent coins, the new yellow five-cent pieces were given a dodecagonal or 12-sided, shape... Read more »
5 cents 1942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 - Nickel | - | - | $0.30 | $0.45 | $1.65 | $3.90 | $9.80 |
| 1942 - Tombac | - | - | $0.65 | $1.00 | $1.45 | $1.95 | $2.90 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1942 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 - Nickel | $21.90 | $49.90 | $53.40 | $111 | $556 | $1,170 | - |
| 1942 - Tombac | $4.90 | $10.40 | $17.80 | $36.90 | $137 | $1,080 | - |
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 1942 - Nickel
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 6,847,544
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Diameter: 21.21 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: 5 CENTS CANADA 1941
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1942 - Tombac
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 3,396,234
- 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
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI D : G : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1942
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3237 | 5 cents 1942 - Flaw planchet behind the king | Oli1999 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2673 | 5 cents 1942 - Fading nose | Oli1999 |
| #2262 | 5 cents 1942 - Missing foot | MÔA |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- September 5, 2019 - Belzberg - $2,540 - PCGS (SP-66) Tombac
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $70 - PCGS (MS-64) Tombac
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $70 - PCGS (MS-64) Tombac
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $350 - PCGS (MS-65) Tombac
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $954 - PCGS (MS-66) Nickel
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