5 cents 1990 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

5 cents 1990

5 cents 1990
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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.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
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
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

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

Most of the following pictures come from the generous contribution of the community. Titles attributed to them doesn't always reflect the exact error or variety on them. Feel free to let us know in the discussion board if you see one picture that need to be fixed.

Die errors and varietiesSource
#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 / UnclassifiedSource
#1460 5 cents 1990 - Bare belly johnpitch1
#3700 5 cents 1990 - Extra claw bidjobi

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