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1943 Tombac Nickel

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:2.00 CAD
1943 Tombac Nickel
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In 1942, because of the World War, the five cents was made with a brass alloy called "tombac" to conserve nickel. It was made with 12 sides to avoid confusion with the cents. The torch and the "V" design on the 1944-1945 coinage was to promote the war effort.