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1942 Canada 5c - WWII Tombac Alloy KM-39 Grades Choice+ Unc

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1942 Canada 5c - WWII Tombac Alloy KM-39 Grades Choice+ Unc
1942 Canada 5c - WWII Tombac Alloy KM-39 Grades Choice+ Unc. During WWII, some Canadian coins were produced with different metal compositions to preserve nickel for the war effort. Notably, the 1942-1943 5 cent coin utilized an unusual "Tombac" alloy, composed of 88% copper and 12% zinc. In 1944 to 1945, the 5 cent coin was changed to steel double-plated with nickel and chromium.