1944 5 Cents The Bank of Canada Coin ICCS Graded MS-64 (KM# 40a)

This 1944 5 Cents coin from The Bank of Canada, composed of chromium plated steel, features the iconic head of King George VI on the obverse and a unique “V” design symbolizing victory on the reverse, complemented by two maple leaves and a torch. Graded MS-64 by ICCS, this collectible coin is a remarkable piece for investors and collectors alike, showcasing both historical significance and artistic value, with catalog references KM# 40a and Schön# 39a.

• Issuer: The Bank of Canada
• Year: 1944
• Face Value: 5 Cents
• 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