5 cents 1921 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

5 cents 1921

5 cents 1921
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In 1921, a legislation was passed to remove silver 5-cent coins and replace them with 21mm (instead 15.5mm) 100% nickel ones. At that time, the Mint melted more than 3 million of silver five cents coins which most of them were from 1921. Only 400 silver 5-cents coins are believed to have survived.Considered The Prince of Canadian Coinage.

5 cents 1921 prices and values

The value of a Canadian coin depends on several factors such as quality and wear, supply and demand, rarity, finish and more.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1921 -$3,920$5,700$6,800$8,100$10,900$15,100

Circulated: 5 cents 1921 coins are business strike coins showing signs of circulation and/or wear.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Variety MS-60 MS-62 MS-63 MS-64 MS-65 MS-66 MS-67
1921 $19,600$26,200$33,200$41,900$65,400--

Mint state defines business strike coins that barely or never has been in circulation.

Values and details of proof-like, specimen and proof coins are grouped under not intended for circulation tab. Select a date or variety to find the values and prices of all grades available.

Varieties and features

5 cents 1921

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 2,582,495

    In 1921, the Mint melted more than 3 million of silver five cents coins which most of them were from 1921.

  • Alloy and composition: 80% silver, 20% copper
  • Magnetism: Non-magnetic
  • Weight: 1.17 g
  • Diameter: 15.5 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↓ (coin alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRATIA : REX ET IND : IMP :
    • Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1921
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of king George V.
    • Reverse: Crown on top with 22 maple leaves on 2 boughs attached with a ribbon.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
    • Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore

Auctions prices and values

5 cents 1921 - Sales history

Here's several dates when the 1921 5-cent and 1921 50-cent were sold in the history.

Renowned collections

Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.

  • August 15, 2019 - Cook - $67,082 - PCGS (MS-65)

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Last update : Sunday, January 14, 2024

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