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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Jimski, post: 7813917, member: 77373&quot;]Canadian 5 cents </p><p>In 1942 a type of brass called tombac (Cu 88%, Zn 12%) replaced nickel.&nbsp; The coin was changed to 12 sided so as not to be confused with the 1 cent.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1342847[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1342848[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>1943 the reverse design was changed.&nbsp; From Numista: To help promote the war effort, this new design consists in a central &quot;V&quot;, meaning both victory and the face value with the inscription &quot;CENTS&quot; underneath flanked by two maple leaves, on which is superimposed a torch, with on both sides a part of the year and above the inscription &quot;CANADA&quot;. Around the rim is the Morse code message &quot;We win when we work willingly&quot;.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1342863[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>1944 and 1945 The composition was changed to chrome plated steel.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1342870[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1342872[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>During the Korean War, chrome plated steel composition again replaced nickel from 1951 through 1954.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1342881[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1342882[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1342883[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1342884[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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