5 cents 1948
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ET IND : IMP : (which stands for Indiae Imperator) was removed on the obverse, following the independence of India. It was replaced by DEI GRATIA REX (By the Grace of God).
5 cents 1948 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
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | - | - | $0.85 | $1.05 | $1.80 | $4.90 | $10.90 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1948 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | $21.70 | $31.50 | $42.60 | $66.10 | $204 | $1,150 | - |
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 1948
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 1,810,789
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Diameter: 21.3 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1948
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1345 | 5 cents 1948 - Die clash above the second A of Canada | Matrat57 |
| #908 | 5 cents 1948 - Die clash on both sides | andrelus |
| #246 | 5 cents 1948 - Die crack at the end of the beaver's tailZoell #L179t - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | greatgaet |
| #1346 | 5 cents 1948 - Die crack at the end of the right leaf | Matrat57 |
| #245 | 5 cents 1948 - Die crack between the 4 and 8 of the date | greatgaet |
| #1347 | 5 cents 1948 - Die crack under the king | Matrat57 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2707 | 5 cents 1948 - Double king's neck | Oli1999 |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $270 - PCGS (SP-65)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $350 - PCGS (MS-66)
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