What is the value of a 1943 Canadian nickel?

Answer 1

25¢ to $1.00 depending on condition

Your coin is an unusual color because it was struck in tombac, a brass-like alloy that was used because nickel was a strategic war material. Despite its low value, your coin is certainly worth keeping as a conversation piece and memento of that long-ago conflict.

"V"

The "V" design has a double meaning - both the Roman numeral for 5, and the first letter of the word VICTORY. That letter was frequently used in wartime messages as a morale-booster. In fact, the Morse Code symbol for "V" is worked into the rim design of the coin where there would normally be simple denticular marks.

Answer 2

It has a low enough mintage (1.8 M) is a key coin in any nickel set. Average circulated coins are found for 1.50 to 2.00 each. Anything grade VF or higher could go for $5.00 or more as they are very hard to find in circulation. With the impending nickel hoard and melt they will go nowhere but up. This will be a true key in the years ahead.

Answer 3

$30