5 cents 1997
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5 cents 1997 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 1997 is $0.06 CAD.
- Circulated
- Mint state
- Not for circulation
| Variety | AG-3 | G-4 | VG-8 | F-12 | VF-20 | EF-40 | AU-50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0.05 |
Circulated: 5 cents 1997 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | $0.30 | $0.50 | $1.75 | $8.20 | $24.30 | $54.10 | $268 |
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 1997
- Mintage:
- Circulation: 27,354,000
- Alloy and composition: Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel)
- Magnetism: Non-magnetic
- Weight: 4.6 g
- Melt value: $0.064 (Last update : April 19, 2024 )
- Diameter: 21.2 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 1997
- Design(s):
- Obverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth II wearing a circular diamond crown decorated with roses, shamrocks and thistles.
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #1083 | 5 cents 1997 - Weak strike | Dot36 |
| Miscellaneous / Unclassified | Source | |
|---|---|---|
| #1131 | 5 cents 1997 - Double date | Martel |
| #1100 | 5 cents 1997 - Glowing | Dot36 |
| #1291 | 5 cents 1997 - Missing beads | Sénateur |
Auctions prices and values
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