.800 pure
0.038 oz
2,582,495 minted
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-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-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).