5 cents 1972 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

5 cents 1972

5 cents 1972
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5 cents 1972 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 1972 is $0.12 CAD.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
1972 -$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.10$0.25

Circulated: 5 cents 1972 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
1972 $0.45$0.65$1.05$8.00$29.10$245-

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 1972

  • Mintage:
    • Circulation: 62,417,387
  • Alloy and composition: Nickel
  • Magnetism: Magnetic
  • Weight: 4.54 g
  • Melt value: $0.12 (Last update : March 18, 2024 )
  • Diameter: 21.21 mm
  • Edge: Plain (smooth)
  • Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
  • Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Finish(es) (types):
    • Circulation
    • Uncirculated
    • Specimen
  • Legend (lettering):
    • Obverse: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA
    • Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1972
  • Design(s):
    • Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a tiara.
    • Reverse: Beaver on log.
  • Designer(s):
    • Obverse: Arnold Machin
    • 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 varietiesSource
#2447 5 cents 1972 - Clipped che1984
Miscellaneous / UnclassifiedSource
#4502 5 cents 1972 - Double K.G Anaïs
#3691 5 cents 1972 - Extra claw bidjobi

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