1939 King George VI 5 Cents Value
The 1939 King George VI 5 Cents is a business-strike issue from Canada, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint. A relatively low-mintage year at 5,661,123 struck — scarcer than most King George VI 5 Cents issues and worth checking dates and mintmarks for. Current catalog values range from $0.30 in lower grades to $80 in top condition — a top-quartile premium issue for the series; composed of nickel (4.54 g).
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The 1939 King George VI 5 Cents coin, has a total mintage of 5,661,123, struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint, and engraved by Thomas Shingles. Made of nickel, weighing 4.54 grams, with a diameter of 21.21 mm, and a thickness of 1.7 mm, and featuring a smooth edge.
The obverse is head of king george vi facing left. . It reads "GEORGIVS VI D:G:REX ET IND:IMP: HP". The reverse is a beaver with the country name above the date below and the denomination above flanked on both sides by a maple leaf, engraver's initials to the left. It reads "5 CENTS K· G CANADA 1937".
Price by Grade
Unlock all 6 grades| Grade | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| 8 | $0.30 |
| 12 | $0.40 |
| 20 | $3.00 |
| 40 | $6.00 |
| 60 | $45.00 |
| 63 | $80.00 |
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Specifications
- Type
- Standard circulation coin
- Composition
- Nickel
- Weight
- 4.54 g
- Diameter
- 21.21 mm
- Thickness
- 1.7 mm
- Edge
- Smooth
- Designer
- Thomas Shingles
- Currency
- Canadian dollar (1858-date)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the mintage of the 1939 King George VI 5 Cents?
- The 1939 King George VI 5 Cents has a total mintage of 5,661,123.
- What is the 1939 King George VI 5 Cents made of?
- The 1939 King George VI 5 Cents is made of nickel, weighs 4.54 grams, and measures 21.21 mm in diameter.
- Where was the 1939 King George VI 5 Cents minted?
- The 1939 King George VI 5 Cents was struck at the Royal Canadian Mint mint.
- How many people collect the 1939 King George VI 5 Cents?
- 123 LuckyCoin collectors currently track the 1939 King George VI 5 Cents in their collection.
- How much is a 1939 King George VI 5 Cents worth?
- A 1939 King George VI 5 Cents is valued between $0.30 and $80, depending on grade and condition.