KM #42a

5 cents (George VI) 1951

Photo of 5 cents (George VI) coin from Canada

Coin properties

Rarity
RR
KM #
42a
Year
1951
Weight
4,54 g
Diameter
21,22 mm
Shape
Round
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Ottawa

5 cents (George VI) 1951: this date at a glance

Mint
Ottawa
Mintage
4.313.410
lowest of 2 mintages on record
Dates in this type
2
1951 – 1952

5 cents (George VI) dated 1951 is one of the 2 catalogued dates of KM#42a. This issue was struck at Ottawa. Its reported mintage of 4.313.410 is the lowest of the type.

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5 cents (George VI) at a glance

Reported mintage
4.313.410

5 cents (George VI) is a coin from Canada issued 1951, catalogued as KM#42a. Reported mintage: 4.313.410.

Mintage by year

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