Ken P's 'What's Notable' Site

What's Notable about the Year
1944
for Canadian Coin Collectors?

Early mintage of 8000 five cent coins in tombac melted; one known to exist.
Composition of five cent coin changed from 0.88 copper to almost pure steel plated with nickel and chromium; some omit the chromium plating.
Newfoundland colony: Last five cent coin struck in 0.925 fine silver.

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