View in app for images
5 cents 1959
1959
The 5 cents 1959 is a 1959 nickel coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, weighing 0.146 troy ounces (4.54 g) at .9999 purity. It is part of the Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967) series. It was produced with a mintage of 11,552,523.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage
11,552,523
Diameter
21.21 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Shape
12-sided
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Silver Era (1953-1967)
Obverse
Mary Gillick
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$0.05
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.30 | $0.40 | $0.65 | $1 | $3 | $10 | $33 | $364 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1959". 21.21 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.