5 cents 1978
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5 cents 1978 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 1978 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 |
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1978 | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.25 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1978 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 |
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1978 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $1.80 | $7.60 | $22.40 | $120 | $140 |
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 1978
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 137,079,273
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Melt value: $0.12 (Last update : April 25, 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 1978
- 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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Die errors and varieties | Source | |
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#952 | 5 cents 1978 - Die chip in a A of Canada | Line |
#2687 | 5 cents 1978 - Die crack in front of the beaver | micro5 |
#2099 | 5 cents 1978 - Filling on both sides | centurion |
Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
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#1473 | 5 cents 1978 - Excessive polishing | andre |
#4173 | 5 cents 1978 - Extra claw | bidjobi |
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