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Reference image of 5 cents 1912
.925 pure
0.0376 oz
5,863,170 minted
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5 cents 1912

1912

A 1912 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: 5,863,170. Contains approximately 0.035 oz of silver (melt value applies).

Metal Silver (.925 pure)
Weight 0.0376 oz (1.17 g)
Mintage 5,863,170
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 Scarce
Est. Value $8.30
Status Available
Live Melt Value
$3.12 CAD
$2.25 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
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$4$6$8$15$32$78$112$190$434$928$2,170
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1912". 15.5 mm diameter. Reeded edge. Non-magnetic. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver).
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Collector Research Notes

5 CENTS and date within crossed maple boughs, crown above

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  • This issue is tagged as scarce in the local catalog, so collector demand often depends on condition, eye appeal, and how often examples surface for sale.
  • The estimated collector range sits meaningfully above melt value, which usually means design, scarcity, or set demand is doing more work than metal content alone.
  • Older Canadian silver issues often need to be judged on both collector merit and metal value, especially when grades or varieties are involved.

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