2005 Canada 5 Cents “Victory” WWII Commemorative Coin 60th Anniversary VE Day BU

Description:

The 2005 Canadian “Victory” 5-cent coin was issued to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the end of World War II (Victory in Europe – VE Day, 1945–2005).

It revives the famous “V for Victory” design first seen on the 1943–45 wartime nickels, symbolizing Canada’s industrial strength and unity during WWII.

This modern tribute features the same large “V” and torch design surrounded by Morse code, which reads “We Win When We Work Willingly.”

Specifications:

• Country: Canada
• Year: 2005
• Denomination: 5 Cents
• Type: Commemorative – WWII 60th Anniversary “Victory” Issue
• Composition: Nickel-plated steel (magnetic)
• Weight: 3.95 g
• Diameter: 21.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Obverse: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (by Susanna Blunt), uncrowned bust, legend “ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA”
• Reverse: “V” for Victory with torch, 1945 – 2005 and Morse code message
• Designer (reverse): Thomas Shingles (original design), re-engraved by the Royal Canadian Mint
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa or Winnipeg)