KM #42

5 cents (George VI)

1948 to 1950

Photo of 5 cents (George VI) coin from Canada
5 cents (George VI) · 1948 to 1950

Coin properties

KM #
42
Shape
Round
Composition
Nickel
Weight
4,54 g
Diameter
21,23 mm
Edge
Smooth
Mint
Ottawa
Year
1948 to 1950
Value
$0.79 - $0.80

How Much Is This Coin Worth? View the Coin Grade Table

Coin values change with condition, mintage, finish and current collector demand. The grade table below shows reference figures for this Canadian coin from circulated grades up to uncirculated. Treat these numbers as a guide for identification and comparison — the real selling price depends on grading, finish (circulation, specimen, proof) and recent comparable sales.

Coin variants by year and grade
Year Coins Mint UNC XF VF F VG G PR
1948 1.810.789 Ottawa
1949 3.037.090 Ottawa $0.79
1950 11.970.521 Ottawa $0.80

Chart view: 5 cents (George VI) Coin Values by Year

Reference values for 5 cents (George VI) by year and grade. Use it to spot key dates, low-mintage issues and how condition affects Canadian coin prices — figures are catalog guidance, final values depend on the current market.

Value by grade

How the catalogue value of 5 cents (George VI) rises with conservation grade (Poor → Uncirculated).

Mintage by year

Reported mintage of 5 cents (George VI) by year — scarcer years often command higher premiums.