.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
$2.72 CAD
$1.97 USD
Spot Silver
$89.60/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). 15.5mm diameter, reeded edge. Look for date clarity.
Get New Release Alerts
One short email when the Royal Canadian Mint adds new coins to the catalogue. No sales pitch, and one click to unsubscribe.
You’re subscribed to new Royal Canadian Mint release alerts.
No spam. Unsubscribe any time.