Reference image of 5 cents 1951
0.146 oz
4,313,410 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1951

1951

A 1951 Canadian 5 cents struck in Nickel and chrome-plated steel. Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 4,313,410. Known varieties: 19 documented.

Metal Nickel
Weight 0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage 4,313,410
Diameter 21.3 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Series George VI Era (1937-1952)
Obverse Thomas Humphrey Paget
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value Face Value
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1951 - Comm. (1751-1951)
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.25$0.30$0.45$0.95$2$4$5$10$23$98$192
1951 - Comm. (1751-1951) - Half moon
VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64
$1$2$5$10$15$24$129
1951 - High Relief
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65
$441$621$788$1,320$1,900$2,940$3,590$4,080$4,490$4,680
1951 - Low Relief
VG-8F-12VF-20EF-40AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.25$0.30$0.50$1$2$4$6$13$22$114$662
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1951". 21.3 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel and chrome-plated steel.
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