{"product_id":"1940c-newfoundland-5-cents-ngc-ms-63-king-george-vi-pre-confederation-925-silver-wartime-issue","title":"1940C Newfoundland 5 Cents — NGC MS 63 | King George VI | Pre-Confederation | .925 Silver | Wartime Issue","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collectible mint state example of the \u003cstrong\u003e1940C Newfoundland Five Cents\u003c\/strong\u003e — certified and graded \u003cstrong\u003eMint State 63\u003c\/strong\u003e by the \u003cstrong\u003eNumismatic Guaranty Company (NGC)\u003c\/strong\u003e, cert \u003cstrong\u003e6836359-010\u003c\/strong\u003e, in a modern NGC holder. The \u003cstrong\u003eC mintmark\u003c\/strong\u003e denotes striking at the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint in Ottawa\u003c\/strong\u003e, which produced Newfoundland coinage during the wartime years. Struck in 1940 during the early years of the Second World War, this five cent piece was issued by the \u003cstrong\u003eColony of Newfoundland\u003c\/strong\u003e — which remained a separate British Dominion until joining Canadian Confederation on March 31, 1949. The 1940C is a popular date in the George VI Newfoundland series and is scarce in mint state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse features the \u003cstrong\u003eleft-facing portrait of King George VI\u003c\/strong\u003e wearing a crown, surrounded by the legend \u003cstrong\u003eGEORGIVS VI D:G: REX ET IND: IMP:\u003c\/strong\u003e. The reverse displays the denomination \u003cstrong\u003e5 CENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eNEWFOUNDLAND \/ 1940\u003c\/strong\u003e within an ornate wreath, with the \u003cstrong\u003eC mintmark\u003c\/strong\u003e below. Struck in \u003cstrong\u003e.925 fine silver\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint, Ottawa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colony of Newfoundland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 Cents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate \/ Mintmark:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1940C (Royal Canadian Mint, Ottawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e George VI Newfoundland Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e .925 Silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e NGC MS 63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCert #:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6836359-010\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wartime issue; Newfoundland joined Confederation March 31, 1949\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncapsulated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (NGC slab)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEncapsulated in an original NGC sealed holder. Tampering with the holder invalidates the certification opinion. The NGC-certified coin shown is the exact coin you will receive. Guaranteed authentic.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calgary Coin Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48338587025626,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/6584\/0346\/files\/image2_27.jpg?v=1786657921","url":"https:\/\/www.calgarycoin.com\/products\/1940c-newfoundland-5-cents-ngc-ms-63-king-george-vi-pre-confederation-925-silver-wartime-issue","provider":"Calgary Coin Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}