5 cents 1961
5 cents 1961 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 1961 is $0.12 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | - | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.20 | $0.30 | $0.40 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1961 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | $0.65 | $0.90 | $2.60 | $10.10 | $35.60 | $251 | - |
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 1961
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 47,889,051
- Alloy and composition: Nickel
- Magnetism: Magnetic
- Weight: 4.54 g
- Melt value: $0.12 (Last update : April 17, 2025 )
- Diameter: 21.21 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 1961
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a laurel wreath.
- Reverse: Beaver on log.
- Designer(s):
- Obverse: Mary Gillick
- Reverse: G. E. Kruger-Gray
Errors and varieties from the community
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| Die errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1272 | 5 cent 1961 - Die chip on the 6 of the dateZoell #P193p - Minor Coin Varieties - 3th Edition - 1965 | andre |
| #911 | 5 cents 1961 - Die chip on reverse | al |
| #3253 | 5 cents 1961 - Die chip on the S of 5 cents | micro5 |
| #3304 | 5 cents 1961 - Die chips under the 6 and the 1 of 1961 | bidjobi |
| #1278 | 5 cents 1961 - Die clash behind the queen | andre |
| #1495 | 5 cents 1961 - Die crack at the end of the beaver's tail | patrick66patrick450 |
| Strike errors and varieties | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2304 | 5 cents 1961 - Double Elizabeth | quasimodo2 |
| #2100 | 5 cents 1961 - Double Regina | Sonic |
| #1333 | 5 cents 1961 - Uncentered broadstrike | Hibou-Québec |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #2247 | 5 cents 1961 - Double 1's | patrick66patrick450 |
| #2731 | 5 cents 1961 - Double first A of Canada | micro5 |
| #2305 | 5 cents 1961 - Double K of K.G. | quasimodo2 |
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