This 1944 5 Cent coin from The Bank of Canada, graded MS-64 by ICCS, is a remarkable piece of history that showcases the artistry of wartime currency. Its pristine condition and unique design, featuring King George VI and a torch symbolizing victory, make it an essential acquisition for collectors and investors alike.
- Issuer: The Bank of Canada
- Year: 1944
- Face Value: 5 Cent
- Composition: Chromium plated steel
- Obverse: Head of King George VI facing left.
- Reverse: To help promote the war effort, this new design consists in a central “V”, meaning both victory and the value underneath flanked by two maple leaves, on which is superimposed a torch, with on both sides a part of the year and above the country name. Around the rim is the Morse code message
- Grade: MS-64 (ICCS)
- Catalogue Reference: KM# 40a, Schön# 39a