5 cents 1954
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In 2004, the 1954 five cent SF variety was discovered by Gerald Wilde, nearly fifty years after issue.
Missing chrome variety exist, but chrome can be chemically removed from coins and this variety is no longer recognized by the third party grading services.
5 cents 1954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 - SF | - | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.40 | $0.65 | $1.30 | $2.90 |
| 1954 - NSF | - | - | $1,470 | $2,940 | $4,900 | $7,600 | - |
Circulated: 5 cents 1954 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 - SF | $6.80 | $10.30 | $13.90 | $22.70 | $68.60 | $349 | - |
| 1954 - NSF | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 1954 - SF
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 6,998,662
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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
- Uncirculated
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1954
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Thomas Humphrey Paget
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
5 cents 1954 - NSF
Only a few certified 5 cents 1954 - NSF exist.
- Mintage:
- Circulation: Included above.
- Alloy and composition: Nickel and chrome-plated steel
- 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
- Legend (lettering):
- Obverse: ELIZABETH II DEI GRATIA REGINA
- Reverse: 5 CENTS CANADA 1954
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #1635 | 5 cents 1954 - Weak strike on reverse | patrick66patrick450 |
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