Because nickel is so important for producing war materials, tombac (a type of brass) was used as a replacement. The coin was given its 12-sided shape so as not to be confused with the penny.
Issuer | Canada |
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King | George VI (1936-1952) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1942 |
Value | 5 Cents 0.05 CAD = USD 0.039 |
Currency | Canadian dollar (1858-date) |
Composition | Tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%) |
Weight | 4.54 g |
Diameter | 21.234 mm |
Thickness | 1.7 mm |
Shape | Dodecagonal (12-sided) |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Number | N# 412 |
References | KM# 39, Schön# 33 |
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