KM #491
5 cents 2008
Coin properties
- Value (VF–UNC)
- C$0.24 - C$0.42
- Rarity
- B
- KM #
- 491
- Year
- 2008
- Composition
- Nickel plated steel
- Weight
- 3,95 g
- Diameter
- 21,20 mm
- Shape
- Round
- Edge
- Smooth
- Mint
- l-Ottawa
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.
How coin grades work: VF, XF and UNC explained
| Year | Coins | Mint | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 278.530.000 | l-Ottawa | C$0.42 | C$0.29 | C$0.24 | C$0.20 | C$0.19 | C$0.18 | C$0.18 |
5 cents 2008: this date at a glance
- Mint
- Ottawa
- Mintage
- 278.530.000
- 15th lowest of 15 mintages on record
- Dates in this type
- 20
- 2003 – 2022
- Value UNC
- C$0.42
- Value XF
- C$0.29
- Value VF
- C$0.24
- Value F
- C$0.20
- Value VG
- C$0.19
- Value G
- C$0.18
- Value PR
- C$0.18
5 cents dated 2008 is one of the 15 catalogued dates of KM#491. This issue was struck at Ottawa. Its reported mintage of 278.530.000 is the 15th lowest of the type.
Catalogue note: Logo RCM (Magnética)
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Chart view: 5 cents Coin Values by Year
Year-by-year reference values for 5 cents coins, broken down by grade. The chart helps you compare key dates, finishes and how condition affects price across the series. Treat the figures as guidance — final value depends on grading, demand and current market activity.
5 cents at a glance
- Reported mintage
- 278.530.000
- Metal · weight · diameter
- Nickel plated steel
- 3,95 g · 21,20 mm
5 cents is a coin from Canada issued 2008, catalogued as KM#491. Reported mintage: 278.530.000.
Value by grade
How the catalogue value of 5 cents rises with conservation grade (Poor → Uncirculated).
Mintage by year
Reported mintage of 5 cents by year — scarcer years often command higher premiums.
