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Lot #5: Popular 1-year minted Tombac Beaver 1942 Canadian nickel

Current bid

$1.00

Time Remaining:

5d left

Location:

Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4

Pickup:

Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

1942 Canadian 5-cent coin, featuring the portrait of King George VI on the obverse and the iconic beaver on the reverse. What makes this specific coin interesting is its composition and shape. Because of the demand for nickel during World War II, the Royal Canadian Mint changed the metal and design of the nickel during this era. Coin Specifications Composition: Tombac (an alloy of 88% copper and 12% zinc). Shape: 12-sided (dodecagonal). This was introduced to help people distinguish it from a penny in the dark, as the brassy Tombac color looked similar to copper. Mintage: Approximately 3.4 million. Estimated Value Based on the photos, the coin appears to be in Fine (F-12) to Very Fine (VF-20) condition. It shows moderate wear on the beaver’s fur and the King’s hair, but all major details and lettering remain clear. In 1943, Canada changed the reverse design to the "Victory" V-sign to further support the war effort. Because the 1942 Tombac Beaver was only minted for one year before that design change, it is a popular "one-year type" for Canadian collectors. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 22 2026 Category A: 09:30 AM - 02:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Seabrooke Drive, Ottawa, ON, K2L 2K4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Thursday, March 19, 2026 between 11:00:00 PM and 11:30:00 PM UTC

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Bid Date

Bid Amount

Mar 13, 2026, 11:59:35 PM

$1.00

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