Reference image of 5 cents 1949
.9999 pure
0.146 oz
13,736,276 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1949

1949

A 1949 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: 13,736,276. Known varieties: 18 documented.

Metal Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 13,736,276
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 $0.05
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.25$0.40$0.65$3$4$8$12$18$37$140$1,170
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1949". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.
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