5 cents 1947 Newfoundland
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John Cabot is given credit for the discovery of Newfoundland in 1497, although many believe that the Vikings were there hundreds of years earlier. By 1583 the English had firmly established their rule over the island, and Newfoundland remained a British colony until 1949, when it entered Confederation as the tenth province of Canada... Read more »
5 cents 1947 Newfoundland prices and values
The value of a Newfoundland coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more. The melt and minimum value of a 5 cents 1947 is $1.17 CAD.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- Proof-like
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 - C | - | - | $4.90 | $5.90 | $7.80 | $23.10 | $50.00 |
| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 - C | $101 | $172 | $270 | $396 | $600 | $1,190 | - |
| Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|
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Varieties
C
The letter C is visible at the bottom of the reverse.
Errors and varieties from the community
| Die errors and varieties | ||
|---|---|---|
| #2409 | 5 cents 1947 - Newfoundland - Die crack between the R and G of Georgivs | - |
Mintage
- 5 cents 1947 - C : 38,400
Specifications
- Alloy: 80% silver and 20% copper
- Weight: 1.17 grams
- Diameter : 15.49 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe, Reverse: George W. DeSaulles
- Designer: Obverse: Percy Metcalfe, Reverse: George W. DeSaulles
- Edge: Reeded
- Die axis: ↑↑
Last update : Sunday, September 24, 2023
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