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 »
Missing chrome varieties exist, but chrome can be chemically removed from coins and these are no longer recognized by the third party grading services.
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
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | - | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.30 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $2.30 |
| 1953 - SF - Far | - | - | $68.60 | $98.00 | $178 | $302 | $523 |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | - | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.30 | $0.50 | $1.00 | $1.95 |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | - | - | $98.00 | $147 | $309 | $520 | $849 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1953 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 - SF - Near | $6.00 | $7.80 | $8.70 | $24.30 | $60.30 | $219 | - |
| 1953 - SF - Far | $1,050 | $1,470 | $2,410 | $3,480 | $6,100 | - | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Far | $4.20 | $5.80 | $8.90 | $15.90 | $40.50 | $217 | - |
| 1953 - NSF - Near | $1,280 | $1,960 | $2,590 | $3,670 | $6,900 | - | - |
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 1953 - 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.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1953
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1953 - SF - Far
Far Leaf
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1953
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1953 - NSF - Far
No Shoulder Fold - NSF
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 16,635,552
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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
- Uncirculated
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1953
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1953 - NSF - Near
Near Leaf
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1953
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- 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.
| 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 |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- October 29, 2020 - Belzberg - $5,950 - PCGS (SP-67) NSF - Near
- September 9, 2019 - Belzberg - $3,002 - PCGS (SP-67) NSF - Near
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $254 - PCGS (AU-50) SF - Far - AU Detail - Mark(s)
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,272 - PCGS (SP-64) NSF - Near
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