This 1940 Newfoundland 5-cent coin features a stunning left portrait of crowned King George VI, crafted from .925 silver, making it a valuable addition for both collectors and investors. Graded EF-45 by ICCS, this piece not only showcases historical significance but also holds appeal with its unique semi-circle “Newfoundland” inscription above the face value, enhancing its desirability in any numismatic collection.
- Issuer: Newfoundland
- Year: 1940
- Face Value: 5 Cents
- Composition: Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper)
- Obverse: Left portrait of crowned King George VI
- Reverse: “Newfoundland” typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath. The diameter is 15,69 mm for 1938 only, from 1940 to 1943 it was slightly reduced to 15,49 mm
- Grade: EF-45 (ICCS)
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 19