5 cents 1953
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In 1951, during the Korean War, Canada was faced with a shortage of nickel, which had traditionally been used in producing the five-cent piece. To deal with this problem, the Royal Canadian Mint reverted to a solution which had been found during the Second World War. It struck five-cent pieces in steel and plated them with chromium... Read more »
5 cents 1953 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.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- PL
- SP
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.30 |
| 1953 - SF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | $19.60 | $49.00 | $147 | $413 |
| 1953 - SF - Far | - | - | $68.60 | $98.00 | $189 | $304 | $506 |
| 1953 - SF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | $588 | $841 | $1,760 | $2,740 |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.95 |
| 1953 - NSF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | $24.50 | $73.50 | $196 | $294 |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | - | - | $98.00 | $147 | $304 | $513 | $784 |
| 1953 - NSF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | $2,840 | $4,410 | $4,410 |
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | $6.00 | $7.80 | $8.30 | $25.00 | $61.10 | $189 | - |
| 1953 - SF - Near - Missing Chrome | $588 | $784 | $1,470 | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far | $1,050 | $1,440 | $2,530 | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | $4.20 | $6.10 | $8.90 | $16.80 | $39.90 | $130 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far - Missing Chrome | $784 | $980 | $1,470 | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | $1,270 | $1,960 | $2,740 | $3,320 | $7,700 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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| Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | - | - | - | $392 | $515 | $980 | $1,960 |
| 1953 - SF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | - | - | - | $721 | $980 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
PL (Proof-like): Special coins struck at the Mint with a brilliant relief is struck on a brilliant field and not intended for circulation despite the fact that their composition is identical to the coins produced for circulation. If Proof-like coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from uncirculated coins. Proof-like coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses. Also called Brilliant uncirculated (BUNC).
| Variety | SP-60 | SP-62 | SP-63 | SP-64 | SP-65 | SP-66 | SP-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | - | - | $441 | $613 | $784 | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | - | - | $392 | $642 | $1,270 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | - | - | - | $2,210 | - | - | $4,480 |
| 1953 - NSF - Near - Missing Chrome | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
SP (Specimen): Special collectors coins struck at the Mint with a frosted/mirror appearance on the design and effigy from 1996 to 2021. Before 1996, if specimen coins have been removed from their protective envelope or original package, it is harder to differentiate them from PL coins. Specimen coins are struck up to two times on numismatic presses.
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Varieties
SF - Near
Shoulder Fold - SF
The first design of the portrait of the new Queen Elizabeth II was made in England by sculptor Mary Gillick. Since this design was too high, the 2 lines which were to forming a fold in the queen's dress did not stand out well. In 1953, the Royal Canadian Mint and its chief engraver Thomas Shingles decided to rectify this mistake. In addition, the listel was widened on both sides of the coin. The best way to differentiate an SF coin from a NSF one is to look at the shape of the I in the word DEI on the obverse of the coin.
SF - Far
Far Leaf
NSF - Far
No Shoulder Fold - NSF
NSF - Near
Near Leaf
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1231 | 5 cents 1953 - Deficient plating | Dot36 |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2735 | 5 cents 1953 - Accumulations on 5 cents | Oli1999 |
| #1334 | 5 cents 1953 - Cuds | Hibou-Québec |
| #238 | 5 cents 1953 - Closed 5Zoell #P185q - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | Bambou |
| #1486 | 5 cents 1953 - Die crack after Gratia | lamothe |
| #240 | 5 cents 1953 - Die crack at the bottom of the queen | Bambou |
| #3254 | 5 cents 1953 - Dot after the T of Gratia | ziphandel2 |
| #319 | 5 cents 1953 - Missing I of DEI | lulu46 |
| #1209 | 5 cents 1953 - Misaligned die | killerbee |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1358 | 5 cents 1953 - Double CanadZoell #R185d - Major Coin Varieties - 4th Edition - 1966 | al |
| #2251 | 5 cents 1953 - Double Canada and 95Zoell #R185c - | patrick66patrick450 |
| #3669 | 5 cents 1953 - Double II of Elizabeth II | micro5 |
| #1335 | 5 cents 1953 - Double letters in the legend | Anaïs |
| #2252 | 5 cents 1953 - Double reverse | MÔA |
| #337 | 5 cents 1953 - Single water lineZoell #PS185n - Minor Coin Varieties - 5th Edition - 1970 | greatgaet |
Mintage
- 5 cents 1953 - SF - Near : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - SF - Near - Missing Chrome : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - SF - Far : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - SF - Far - Missing Chrome : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Far : 16,635,552
- 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Far - Missing Chrome : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Near : n/a
- 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Near - Missing Chrome : n/a
Specifications - 5 cents 1953 - SF - Near
- Alloy: Steel coated with nickel .0127 mm and .0003 mm chrome plated
- Weight: 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.3 mm (opposite corners), 20.87 mm (opposite sides) and thickness 1.9 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Smooth
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
Specifications - 5 cents 1953 - SF - Far
- Alloy: Steel coated with nickel .0127 mm and .0003 mm chrome plated
- Weight: 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.3 mm (opposite corners), 20.87 mm (opposite sides) and thickness 1.9 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Smooth
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
Specifications - 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Far
- Alloy: Steel coated with nickel .0127 mm and .0003 mm chrome plated
- Weight: 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.3 mm (opposite corners), 20.87 mm (opposite sides) and thickness 1.9 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Smooth
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
Specifications - 5 cents 1953 - NSF - Near
- Alloy: Steel coated with nickel .0127 mm and .0003 mm chrome plated
- Weight: 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.3 mm (opposite corners), 20.87 mm (opposite sides) and thickness 1.9 mm
- Engraver: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Designer: Obverse: Mary Gillick, Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray, Thomas Shingles
- Edge: Smooth
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Die axis: ↑↑
Last update : Thursday, October 29, 2020
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