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1940 Canada 5-cents Almost Uncirculated (AU-50) 1940 Canada 5-cents Almost Uncirculated (AU-50) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $9.50
Earn 9 points
2 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) 1940 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $17.50
Our Price: $16.65
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12 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) Scratched 1940 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) Scratched Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $17.50
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15 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) $ 1940 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) $ Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $65.00
Our Price: $61.75
Earn 50 points
12 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-64) $ 1940 Canada 5-cents Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-64) $ Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $125.00
Our Price: $118.75
Earn 110 points
9 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Circulated 1940 Canada 5-cents Circulated Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $0.50
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24 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) 1940 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $7.00
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6 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Scratched, corrosion, or impaired 1940 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Scratched, corrosion, or impaired Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $7.00
Sale! : $2.95
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7 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) 1940 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $4.00
Our Price: $3.80
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14 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents F-VF (F-15) 1940 Canada 5-cents F-VF (F-15) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $1.00
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4 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-62 1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-62 Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $40.00
Our Price: $38.00
Earn 30 points
1 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-63 1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-63 Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $65.00
Our Price: $61.75
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2 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (UO 253) 1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (UO 253)
List Price: $150.00
Our Price: $142.50
Earn 130 points
1 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (XWJ 766) 1940 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (XWJ 766)
List Price: $150.00
Our Price: $142.50
Earn 130 points
1 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents UNC+ (MS-62) 1940 Canada 5-cents UNC+ (MS-62) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $40.00
Our Price: $38.00
Earn 30 points
8 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents UNC+ (MS-62) Corrosion 1940 Canada 5-cents UNC+ (MS-62) Corrosion Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $40.00
Sale! : $16.25
Earn 3 points
1 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Uncirculated (MS-60) 1940 Canada 5-cents Uncirculated (MS-60) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $25.00
Our Price: $23.75
Earn 20 points
4 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents Very Fine (VF-20) 1940 Canada 5-cents Very Fine (VF-20) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $1.50
Our Price: $1.45
Earn 1 points
21 in stock!
1940 Canada 5-cents VF-EF (VF-30) 1940 Canada 5-cents VF-EF (VF-30) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $2.75
Our Price: $2.60
Earn 2 points
23 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) 1941 Canada 5-cents AU-UNC (AU-55) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $25.00
Our Price: $23.75
Earn 20 points
9 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) $ 1941 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) $ Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $85.00
Our Price: $80.75
Earn 70 points
5 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) Heavily Scratched 1941 Canada 5-cents Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-63) Heavily Scratched
Our Price: $85.00
Sale! : $36.10
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1 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-64) $ 1941 Canada 5-cents Choice Brilliant Uncirculated (MS-64) $ Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $200.00
Our Price: $190.00
Earn 180 points
3 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Circulated 1941 Canada 5-cents Circulated Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $0.50
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15 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) 1941 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $10.00
Our Price: $9.50
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12 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Scratched, cleaned, or impaired 1941 Canada 5-cents EF-AU (EF-45) Scratched, cleaned, or impaired Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $10.00
Sale! : $3.70
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5 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) 1941 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $5.00
Our Price: $4.75
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2 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) Scratched, spot, or impaired 1941 Canada 5-cents Extra Fine (EF-40) Scratched, spot, or impaired Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
Our Price: $5.00
Sale! : $1.40
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8 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-62 1941 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-62 Expect Delays of 5+ Business Days
List Price: $55.00
Our Price: $52.25
Earn 40 points
1 in stock!
1941 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (WJ 864) 1941 Canada 5-cents ICCS Certified MS-64 (WJ 864)
List Price: $200.00
Our Price: $190.00
Earn 180 points
1 in stock!
   
 

5 Cent Coins from 1940-1949

The decade of 1940 to 1949 is an interesting one when looking at the history of the nickel. From the time that the nickel was first created for Canada in 1858, the coin has changed quite a bit from the way it looks and composition to the images depicted on the obverse and reverse sides. During this decade, World War II was in full swing which led to a shortage of nickels in the country. The Royal Canadian Mint had to figure out what to do as far as currency was concerned, with designers finding an interesting way to create more coinage due to the shortage.

1942 Nickel Shortage

In 1942, Canada began to see a shortage of nickel material due to World War II. This would continue into 1943. To solve the problem and continue to make new money, the designers for the Royal Canadian Mint decided to use a brass alloy known as tombac. However, the color of tombac is similar to the one cent coin so the shape was changed from a round design to one that is twelve sided to ensure there would be no confusion.

Another change to the coin was to replace the beaver design that had been used on the reverse side with the letter V, standing for victory. This design was used until the war came to an end in 1945. The Royal Canadian Mint found that despite the 12 sides and new design, the public was still confused so the tombac material was no longer used by 1944 and the coins were struck from chrome plated that year and the next.

1944 and 1945 Five Cent Piece

Because the brown coloring of the tombac was similar to the penny coin, the mint used steel banks that were nickel plated and then chrome plated to create the five cent coins. This brought back the silver color, though it was slightly blue in tone. These coins are not valuable collectibles unless found in high quality form. The coins were commonly used so they are often scratched.

1946 Change Back

When the war ended in 1945, the Royal Canadian Mint decided to change the coin back to its original design. So for 1946 production, the coins would have the standard beaver design and use nickel alloy. However, the 12 sided physical design would remain in place.

Some 1946 nickels have a double 6 in the date on the coin. This is known as the 6/6 variation. Two types of doubling can be found including a re-punched 6 with a smooth outline and a 6 on the lower right edge of the coin and upper back of the 6. These coins can have a nice value if in good condition and having the doubled marking.

1947 Maple Leaf Five Cent

In 1947, India received their independence. The letters IND IMP, standing for India’s Emperor, had to be removed from the coins of the British Commonwealth when dated after 1947. New designs were provided for Canada after being prepared in England however they did not arrive until the latter part of 1948. Any coins dated 1947 had a small maple leaf placed behind the date to signify they were minted in 1948.