1945 Newfoundland 10 Cents
George VI · 2 varieties · study revised Mar. 10th 2015
The mintage of 175,833 coins, would suggest that there might be more than just a couple of varieties for this date. However, at the moment, there are only two that can be positively identified.
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The first of these has a Narrow Date which appears to be the result of the Narrower spacing between the "4" and "5" and the second known variation, has a Wide Date which can be attributed to the Wider Gap, which separates these two numerals.
The 1945 issue, was the first to be minted with the newly adjusted metal content of 80% silver and 20% copper, which was also the same as the Canadian coins minted during this period. Considering that the Royal Mint in Ottawa was producing the Newfoundland coins at the same time, it was thought that by making this change, the production of these coins would be easier and faster.
