5 Cents - George VI

Features

Issuer	Newfoundland (Canadian provinces)
King	George VI (1936-1949)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1938-1943
Value	5 Cents (0.05 NFD)
Currency	Dollar (1865-1949)
Composition	Silver (.925) (.925 silver, .075 copper)
Weight	1.166 g
Diameter	15.69 mm
Thickness	0.93 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 4583
References	KM# 19

Obverse

Left portrait of crowned King George VI

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GEORGIUS VI DEI GRA. REX ET IND. IMP.
PM

Unabridged legend: Georgivs VI, Dei Gratia Rex, Et Indiae Imperator

Translation: George VI, By the grace of God, King and Emperor of the Indies.

Engraver: Percy Metcalfe 

Reverse

"Newfoundland" typed in semi-circle above the face value, date underneath. The diameter is 15,69 mm for 1938 only, from 1940 to 1943 it was slightly reduced to 15,49 mm

Script: Latin

Lettering:
NEWFOUNDLAND
5
CENTS
1938

Engraver: George William de Saulles 

Edge

Reeded

Mints