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.9999 pure
1 oz
400 minted
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1 oz. Pure Gold Coin - The Victory Nickel

2020

A 2020.9999 gold 5 cents weighing 1.0 oz (31.1g), 30.0 mm diameter. Reverse: A faithful large-scale reproduction of the 1943-1945 Canadian Victory Nickel reverse, featuring a large 'V' for Victory with the torch of freedom and the wartime slogan 'We Win When We Work Willingly' encoded in Morse code along the rim. Mintage: 400. Uncirculated finish.

Metal Gold (.9999 pure)
Weight 1 oz (31.10 g)
Mintage 400
Denomination 5 cents
Diameter 30.0 mm
Edge Serrated
Finish Uncirculated
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Susanna Blunt
Reverse Thomas Shingles
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $3900
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$6,080.42 CAD
$4,396.86 USD
Spot Gold
$6,081.03/oz
CAD per troy oz
Mint Price
$3,900.00
As issued
Premium
-36%
Over melt
Mint SRP as of last update. Visit mint.ca for current pricing.
Identification Tips
30mm diameter.
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Collector Research Notes

A faithful large-scale reproduction of the 1943-1945 Canadian Victory Nickel reverse, featuring a large 'V' for Victory with the torch of freedom and the wartime slogan 'We Win When We Work Willingly' encoded in Morse code along the rim.

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  • This issue is tagged as scarce in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
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