5 cents 1956
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5 cents 1956 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. The melt and minimum value of a 5 cents 1956 is $0.09 CAD.
- Circulated
- Uncirculated
- PL
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.50 | $0.85 | $1.65 |
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| Variety | MS-60 | MS-62 | MS-63 | MS-64 | MS-65 | MS-66 | MS-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | $2.90 | $3.90 | $5.90 | $12.90 | $60.90 | $664 | - |
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| Variety | PL-60 | PL-62 | PL-63 | PL-64 | PL-65 | PL-66 | PL-67 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | - | - | - | $13.70 | $18.10 | $40.60 | $98.00 |
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).
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Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #728 | 5 cents 1956 - Closed 5 | Pako |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1604 | 5 cents 1956 - Double date | Liizice |
| #3632 | 5 cents 1956 - Double date | bidjobi |
Mintage
- 5 cents 1956 : 9,399,854
Specifications
- Alloy: 100% nickel
- Weight: 4.54 grams
- Diameter : 21.21 mm, thickness 1.75 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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