Reference image of 1921 Silver 5 Cents (Prince of Wales)
.800 pure
0.038 oz
2,582,495 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

1921 Silver 5 Cents (Prince of Wales)

1921

A 1921 Canadian 5 cents struck in 80% silver, 20% copper. Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 5 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 2,582,495. Contains approximately 0.030 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.800 pure)
Weight 0.038 oz (1.18 g)
Mintage 2,582,495
Denomination 5 cents
Diameter 15.5 mm
Edge Reeded
Finish Circulation
Series George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity Low Mintage
Est. Value $5,500
Status Sold Out
Live Melt Value
$3.10 CAD
$2.26 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Ottawa Branch, Royal Mint. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
G-4VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$3,920$5,700$6,900$8,200$11,000$15,100$20,300$26,800$33,800$43,100$65,400
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Tiny silver coin (not nickel).
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