5 cents
Description
Dodecahedral shape. Bust of George VI, facing right, with legend GEORGIVS VI D: G: REX ET IND: IMP: Capital V in centre, upon which a flaming torch is super imposed, with a maple leaf either side. 19 45 either side of torche; CANADA above; CENTS below. The V stood for Victory (in the Second World War) as well as for 5, the denomination.
Metadata
| Identifier | kw4dd736 |
| IRN | 779660 |
| Class Mark | CC.6218 |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/kw4dd736 |
| Collection(s) | Coin Collection |
| Category | Archive Coin |
| Medium | steel, nickel and chrome |
| Parent Record | Thackray Coins |
| Date | 1945 |
| Size and Medium | 1 coin |