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5 cents 1981
1981
The 5 cents 1981 is a 1981 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 Modern (1968-2022) series. It was produced with a mintage of 99,107,900.
Metal
Nickel (.9999 pure)
Weight
0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage
99,107,900
Diameter
21.21 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Rare
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 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $2 | $13 | $87 | $523 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1981". 21.21 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Magnetic. Nickel.