Added by | Alain Martineau |
In personal collections | 39 |
General Description | Victory Anniversary Nickel honours the 60th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special circulation coin is a representation of the 5 cents coin created in 1943 to promote the Canadian war effort |
Obv. Description | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at 77 years old, surrounded by the inscription ELIZABETH II D G REGINA. The effigy is reminiscent of that of her father, His Majesty King George VI, who had elected to forgo the crown |
Rev. Description | The message "We Win When We Work Willingly" is engraved in Morse code on the rim of the coin. CANADA at the top and a V for VICTORY in the center also means 5 in roman number, twin date 1945-2005 and CENTS between 2 maple leaves |
Catalog code | KM# 627 |
Mintage | 59,258,000 |
Diameter | 21.18 mm |
Thickness | 1.76 mm |
Weight | 3.9500 g |
Material | Nickel plated Steel |
Orientation | Medal |
Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
Edge Type | plain |
Designer | Re: Thomas Shingles, Ob: Susanna Blunt |
Catalog prices *what it means? |
UNC $3.50 |