0.146 oz
72,596,000 minted
5 cents 1983
1983
A 1983 Canadian 5 cents struck in Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel). Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 72,596,000. Known varieties: 1 documented.
Metal
Nickel
Weight
0.146 oz (4.54 g)
Mintage
72,596,000
Diameter
21.2 mm
Edge
Plain (smooth)
Finish
Circulation
Series
Elizabeth II Modern (1968-2022)
Obverse
Arnold Machin
Reverse
G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity
Scarce
Est. Value
$0.05
Status
Available
Collector Value by Grade
| AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.75 | $1 | $12 | $93 | $275 | $1,670 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1983". 21.2 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel).