.925 pure
0.0373 oz
500,000 minted
5 cents 1894
1894
A 1894 Canadian 5 cents struck in 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver). Reverse designed by Leonard Charles Wyon. Reverse: 5 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above. Mintage: 500,000. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies). Known varieties: 2 documented.
Metal
Silver (.925 pure)
Weight
0.0373 oz (1.16 g)
Mintage
500,000
Diameter
15.5 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
Victorian Era (1867-1901)
Obverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Reverse
Leonard Charles Wyon
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$84.90
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$3.52 CAD
$2.56 USD
Spot Silver
$102.07/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Dominion of Canada. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8 | $15 | $29 | $52 | $85 | $176 | $298 | $627 | $968 | $1,680 | $2,710 | $5,600 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS 1894". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).