5 cents 1990
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Picture by: Brent Middleton
In 1990, the portrait of the Queen on the obverse changed and was designed for the first time by a Canadian. Great Britain an dother Commonwealth countries also changed the portrait of the Queen that year.
5 cents 1990 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 1990 is $0.06 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
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1990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.05 |
1990 - Bare belly | - | - | - | - | - | $5.00 | $6.40 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1990 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 |
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1990 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $8.90 | $30.60 | $114 | - |
1990 - Bare belly | $24.40 | $34.30 | $55.30 | $135 | $378 | - | - |
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 1990
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 42,537,000
- Alloy and composition: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.6 g
- Melt value: $0.064 (Last update : March 27, 2024 )
- Diameter: 21.2 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Proof
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1990
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1990 - Bare belly
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.6 g
- Diameter: 21.2 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1990
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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Die errors and varieties | Source | |
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#3693 | 5 cents 1990 - Die crack at the end of the beaver's tail | bidjobi |
#1860 | 5 cents 1990 - Die crack on the I of Regina | abderrahime |
#3309 | 5 cents 1990 - Dots in front of the queen | bidjobi |
Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
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#1460 | 5 cents 1990 - Bare belly | johnpitch1 |
#3700 | 5 cents 1990 - Extra claw | bidjobi |
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