Unless your coin is of some collector value, which would need to be assessed by a coin dealer, a 1942 canadian coin is actually worth more for its silver content value than the 25 cent face value. Your coin contains 80% silver which, at today's prices, is worth approx $2.90 in silver value. The related link below will calculate the value with current silver prices.
More information is needed. Several countries issued 25¢ coins in 1942. Please look for questions like "What is the value of a 1942 US quarter?", "... Canadian quarter?", etc.
A 1942 US Wheat cent is common, average value is 3 cents.
The value of a 1922 Canadian 5 cent coin is (if in good condition) $0.20.
One cent.
Face value only.
Canadian Currencyabout 0.0954 of American money. ex. a Canadian dollar is about 95 cents
$1.00
Face value only.
The 1942 Lincoln cent is a very common coin. Most are only 3 to 10 cents.
1980 canadian one cent coin worth?
The value of a 1942 one cent Lincoln American coin can vary depending on the mint, the condition, and the rarity of the coin. For an exact value, a person should have the coin graded by a professional.
Check that coin again. There's no such thing as a 1942 steel cent.