5 cents 1978 - Canadian coins price guide and values - Coins and Canada

5 cents 1978

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.

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Variety AG-3 G-4 VG-8 F-12 VF-20 EF-40 AU-50
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
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 : March 28, 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

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.

Die errors and varietiesSource
#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 / UnclassifiedSource
#1473 5 cents 1978 - Excessive polishing andre
#4173 5 cents 1978 - Extra claw bidjobi

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