5 cents 1922
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Canada is justly proud of her role as a world leader in nickel production. The value of nickel as a coinage metal has been recognized for many years; not only is it attractive but it is also tough enough to withstand the wear and tear of commercial use for long periods.The use of nickel for Canadian coins dates back to 1922, when the first large five-cent piece was introduced... Read more »
5 cents 1922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 - Near Rim | - | - | $0.55 | $1.00 | $2.60 | $11.80 | $34.30 |
| 1922 - Far Rim | - | - | $0.75 | $1.65 | $4.30 | $20.30 | $57.20 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 - Near Rim | $68.60 | $85.50 | $139 | $239 | $772 | - | - |
| 1922 - Far Rim | $121 | $147 | $238 | $399 | $1,840 | - | - |
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 1922 - Near Rim
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 4,763,186
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Diameter: 21.21 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: CANADA FIVE 5 CENTS 1922
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king George V, no rim denticles or beads.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
5 cents 1922 - Far Rim
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Diameter: 21.21 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS V DEI GRA : REX ET IND : IMP :
- Reverse: CANADA FIVE 5 CENTS 1922
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of king George V, no rim denticles or beads.
- Reverse: Two maple leaves.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Sir Edgar Bertram Mackennal
- Reverse: William Henry James Blakemore
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1125 | 5 cents 1922 - Die clash on the obverse | dlavoie |
| #1606 | 5 cents 1922 - Die crack on the date | lamothe |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- April 26, 2020 - Cook - $521 - PCGS (MS-65) Near Rim
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $191 - PCGS (MS-64) Near Rim
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,988 - PCGS (MS-65) Near Rim
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $1,034 - PCGS (SP-65) Near Rim
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $3,188 - PCGS (SP-67) Far Rim
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