Reference image of 5 cents 1948
.9999 pure
0.146 oz
1,810,789 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1948

1948

A 1948 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: 1,810,789. Known varieties: 6 documented.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 1,810,789
Diameter 21.3 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Shape 12-sided
Finish Circulation
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $1.80
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.85$1$2$5$11$22$32$45$68$203$1,130
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1948". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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