.800 pure
0.2688 oz
165,680 minted
5 dollars 1912 - Canadian Gold Sovereign
1912
A 1912.800 gold $5 weighing 0.2688 oz (8.36g), 21.6 mm diameter. Reverse: Arms of Canada: crowned shield with maple leaves below, motto ribbon above. Mintage: 165,680.
Metal
Gold (.800 pure)
Weight
0.2688 oz (8.36 g)
Mintage
165,680
Diameter
21.6 mm
Edge
Reeded
Finish
Circulation
Series
George V Era (1911-1936)
Obverse
Sir E. Bertram Mackennal
Reverse
W.H.J. Blakemore
Rarity
Low Mintage
Est. Value
$1,400
Status
Available
Live Melt Value
$1,329.17 CAD
$966.67 USD
Spot Gold
$6,181.04/oz
CAD per troy oz
Issued by Ottawa Branch, Royal Mint. Pricing reflects secondary market and melt value only.
Collector Value by Grade
| VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,400 | $1,590 | $3,960 | $8,300 |
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
21.6 mm diameter. Reeded edge. 90% gold, 10% copper.