Reference image of 5 cents 1947
0.146 oz
7,603,724 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1947

1947

A 1947 Canadian 5 cents struck in Nickel. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 7,603,724. Known varieties: 14 documented.

Metal Nickel
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 7,603,724
Denomination 5 cents
Diameter 21.3 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value Face Value
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1947
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.30$0.40$0.80$5$6$14$21$31$78$708$1,330
1947 - Dot
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$29$36$47$97$165$274$345$459$806$1,680$2,920
1947 - Maple leaf
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.30$0.40$0.55$2$6$13$20$30$60$271$1,810
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1947". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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