5 cents 1974
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5 cents 1974 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 1974 is $0.12 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1974 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | $0.45 | $0.65 | $1.05 | $8.90 | $32.30 | $318 | $1,460 |
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 1974
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 94,704,645
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Melt value: $0.12 (Last update : April 23, 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 1974
- 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
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| Planchet errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1332 | 5 cents 1974 - Clipped | Charly |
| #2485 | 5 cents 1974 - Clipped | Philipon |
| #3223 | 5 cents 1974 - Clipped | ainsivalavie |
| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #707 | 5 cents 1974 - Bug tail | syleb |
| #4174 | 5 cents 1974 - Die chip in queen's hair | bidjobi |
| #2257 | 5 cents 1974 - Die chip on the queen's crown | Papou4 |
| #2303 | 5 cents 1974 - Die clash under the beaver's head | Jcc1966 |
| #3675 | 5 cents 1974 - Die crack on the beaver's tail | bidjobi |
| #2103 | 5 cents 1974 - Die damage below the beaver's nose | centurion |
| #706 | 5 cents 1974 - Filling on reverse | mimi48 |
| #1015 | 5 cents 1974 - Misaligned Die | andre |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4169 | 5 cents 1970 - Die shift on queen's chin | BeauReal |
| #974 | 5 cents 1974 - Die shift on obverse | - |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #4153 | 5 cents 1974 - Double 4 | bidjobi |
| #2468 | 5 cents 1974 - Double beaver's head | canard |
| #1464 | 5 cents 1974 - Double queen's forehead | lamothe |
Auctions prices and values
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