5 cents 1949
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5 cents 1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | - | - | $0.25 | $0.40 | $0.65 | $2.60 | $3.90 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1949 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | $8.20 | $11.80 | $18.10 | $34.80 | $145 | $1,170 | - |
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 1949
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 13,736,276
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Diameter: 21.3 mm
- Edge: Plain (smooth)
- Axis (orientation): ↑↑ (medal alignment)
- Minted by: Royal Canadian Mint
- Finish(es) (types):
- Circulation
- Specimen
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: GEORGIVS VI DEI GRATIA REX
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1949
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of King George VI.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #205 | 5 cents 1949 - Double DEI | Jumpy |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #3635 | 5 cents 1949 - Double K.G. | quasimodo2 |
| #2708 | 5 cents 1949 - Double legend | Oli1999 |
| #1483 | 5 cents 1949 - Hearing aid | andre |
Auctions prices and values
Renowned collections
Recent sales of coins from famous collections and identified on third party holders are listed below.
- August 25, 2019 - Cook - $105 - PCGS (MS-65)
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