Reference image of 5 cents 1996
0.1479 oz
36,686,000 minted
Reference image courtesy of NumiCanada

5 cents 1996

1996

A 1996 Canadian 5 cents struck in Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel). Reverse designed by G.E. Kruger Gray. Reverse: Beaver on log gnawing a branch; 5 CENTS below (Kruger Gray design). Mintage: 36,686,000. Known varieties: 10 documented.

Metal Nickel
Weight 0.1479 oz (4.60 g)
Mintage 36,686,000
Denomination 5 cents
Diameter 21.2 mm
Edge Plain (smooth)
Finish Circulation
Obverse Dora de Pédery-Hunt
Reverse G.E. Kruger Gray
Rarity Scarce
Est. Value $134
Status Available
Collector Value by Grade
1996 - Attached 6
AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63
$134$150$409$510
1996 - Far 6
AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$2$10$10$11$24$131$323
1996 - Near 6
AU-50MS-60MS-62MS-63MS-64MS-65MS-66
$0.10$0.25$0.50$3$10$32$80
Source: Coins and Canada. Prices in CAD.
Identification Tips
Reverse text: "5 CENTS CANADA 1996". 21.2 mm diameter. Plain (smooth) edge. Non-magnetic. Cupro-nickel (75% copper, 25% nickel).
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