5 cents 2008
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5 cents 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.05 |
Circulated: 5 cents 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | $0.25 | $0.50 | $0.75 | $5.20 | $14.20 | $24.10 | $80.70 |
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 2008
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 278,530,000
- Alloy and composition: Copper-plated steel (94.5% steel, 3.5% copper, 2 % nickel)
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 3.95 g
- Diameter: 21.1 mm
- Thickness: 1.76 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 2008
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Uncrowned bust of Elizabeth II.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Dora de Pédery-Hunt
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1128 | 5 cents 2008 - Struck through grease | tipoumarko |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3659 | 5 cents 2008 - Dot in front of the queen's forehead | bidjobi |
| #2289 | 5 cents 2008 - Extra claw | Jcc1966 |
Auctions prices and values
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